Location: Cannock, Stafford, WS12 4EE
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum + £7,500 Welcome Bonus
Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent
Service: Children's Residential Home
Service Users: Children and young people aged 8–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Children & Young People's Workforce and QCF Level 5 Leadership & Management , or willingness to work towards Level 5.
This is an excellent opportunity to lead an established 4-bed children's residential home in Stafford (WS12 4EE) , supporting children and young people aged 8–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
As the Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the home's leadership, regulatory compliance, quality of care, safeguarding, and team development, ensuring children receive safe, stable and nurturing care that enables them to achieve positive outcomes.
Number of Beds: 4
Our client is seeking an experienced, child-focused Registered Manager with a strong understanding of children's residential care and a passion for achieving outstanding outcomes.
You will be confident in leading a team, driving quality standards and creating a positive culture where both children and staff can thrive.
Lead the day-to-day operation of the home.
Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted requirements.
Deliver outstanding care and positive outcomes for children and young people.
Recruit, mentor, develop and support the staff team.
Oversee safeguarding, care planning, risk assessments and placement stability.
Build strong relationships with local authorities, families and partner agencies.
Manage budgets, staffing, rotas and overall home performance.
Drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards across the service.
Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within an Ofsted-registered children's home.
Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent accepted qualification).
QCF Level 5 Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to complete it.
Good working knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted expectations.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Our client is an established children's residential care provider with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, therapeutic care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.
Established 4-bed home.
Up to £60,000 salary.
£7,500 Welcome Bonus.
Strong operational and senior leadership support.
Opportunity to lead an experienced team.
Commitment to high-quality, child-centred care.
Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
Ongoing CPD opportunities.
Support towards Level 5 qualification where required.
Structured induction programme.
Continuous professional development.
£7,500 Welcome Bonus.
Competitive salary package.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Structured induction and onboarding.
Supportive leadership team.
Focus on staff wellbeing and retention.
Applicants must:
Hold a Full UK Driving Licence .
Hold a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (or recognised equivalent).
Hold, or be willing to work towards, a Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification .
Have previous experience working within an Ofsted-registered Children's Home .
Individuals with only CQC experience and/or who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children's Home will not be considered.
Sponsorship is not available.
If you're an experienced children's residential leader looking to join a provider committed to delivering excellent care and positive outcomes, we'd like to hear from you.
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