Pay: £50,000.00 - £55,000.00 per year
Job description:
Job Title: Ofsted Registered Manager – Children’s Home (2-Bedded)
Location: Sandwell West Midlands
Service Type: 3-Bedded Children’s Residential Home
Salary: £55,000 per annum (negotiable) + bonuses for occupancy levels and Good/Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
Reports to: Responsible Individual / Operations Manager
Role Purpose
The Registered Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and operational delivery of a 2-bedded children’s home in Stafford. The role ensures the home operates in full compliance with Ofsted regulations, provides high-quality, child-centred care, and delivers positive outcomes for children and young people with complex needs.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Management
- Register with Ofsted as the Registered Manager for the children’s home
- Provide strong, consistent leadership to the staff team
- Develop and maintain a positive, safe, and nurturing culture within the home
- Lead by example and promote best practice in line with Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
Care & Outcomes
- Ensure children receive high-quality, individualised care that meets their emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs
- Promote safeguarding, welfare, and the rights of children at all times
- Ensure care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans are implemented and regularly reviewed
- Support children to achieve positive outcomes in education, health, and independence
Compliance & Ofsted
- Maintain full compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, and Quality Standards
- Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections, ensuring positive outcomes
- Ensure accurate and timely recording, reporting, and monitoring
- Notify Ofsted and other relevant bodies of significant events
Staff Management
- Recruit, induct, supervise, and appraise staff in line with safer recruitment practices
- Ensure staff receive appropriate training, development, and support
- Manage staff rotas, performance, attendance, and disciplinary processes
- Promote a reflective, learning-focused staff culture
Safeguarding
- Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
- Ensure robust safeguarding policies and procedures are followed
- Manage and report safeguarding concerns in line with local authority and regulatory requirements
Operational & Financial Management
- Manage the home’s budget and resources effectively
- Ensure staffing levels meet the needs of the home and regulatory requirements
- Maintain the home to a high standard, ensuring health & safety compliance
Partnership Working
- Build strong relationships with local authorities, placing authorities, schools, health professionals, and other stakeholders
- Represent the home professionally in meetings, reviews, and inspections
Essential Requirements
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- At least 3 years’ experience in a residential childcare setting, including management or senior leadership
- Eligibility and willingness to register with Ofsted
- Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
- Proven leadership, safeguarding, and inspection experience
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Experience managing a small (2-3 bed) children’s home
- Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)
- Experience achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
Skills & Attributes
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Resilient, calm, and solution-focused
- Child-centred, empathetic, and values-driven
- Confident in managing challenging situations and behaviours
Benefits & Incentives
- £50,000 salary (negotiable depending on experience)
- Performance-related bonuses linked to occupancy levels
- Additional bonuses for achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive senior leadership and Responsible Individual
- Opportunity to shape and develop a high-quality, child-centred service
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Experience
- Required
- Employment
- Full-time
- Schedule
- Mon- Fri 9-5pm
- Salary
- £50,000 – £55,000 yearly
- Starting time
- Immediate start!
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