Children's Registered Home Manager

Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home Location: Walsall, WS5 Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per annum (DOE) + Performance Bonus Home: Brand-new 2-bed Children's Residential Home (EBD) Benefits £55,000–£60,000 per annum (depending on experience) Performance bonus based on occupancy, staff retention and Ofsted outcomes Lead the opening of a brand-new 2-bed children's residential home Opportunity to recruit and build your own staff team Freshly decorated home, ready for you to make your own Clear career progression to Dual Registered Manager and Responsible Individual (RI) as the company grows Support from an experienced leadership team, including an owner with 12 years' experience and an RI with over 10 years' experience Flexible start date for the right candidate Free gym membership once registered What We're Looking For Existing Ofsted Registered Manager, or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step up Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards it) Experience working within children's residential care, ideally supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice Good knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards Experience with Regulation 44 and Regulation 45 processes Strong understanding of safeguarding and safer recruitment Previous involvement in achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes is desirable Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills Enhanced DBS check Full UK driving licence Ability to commute to Walsall Key Responsibilities Lead the Ofsted registration process for the home Prepare the home for its first Ofsted inspection and work towards a Good or Outstanding rating Recruit, lead and develop a high-performing staff team Create a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment Ensure full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding requirements Oversee care planning, risk management and quality assurance Manage the day-to-day running of the home Build positive relationships with local authorities, families and partner agencies Monitor compliance, performance and continuous improvement Maintain accurate records and regulatory documentation Ensure children and young people receive high-quality care and achieve positive outcomes To apply for this exceptional opportunity please call Tabitha at Purosearch on (phone number removed) or send your CV direct to (url removed)