Home: New 2-bed EBD children's residential home, Walsall
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 DOE, plus performance-related package
Status: Permanent, full-time. Start date flexible for the right candidate
The role: Lead the home through Ofsted registration and the first inspection, build and develop the staff team, establish strong safeguarding, care planning and quality assurance systems, and create a positive culture from day one.
An existing Ofsted Registered Manager , or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step up with the right support
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare , or currently working towards this
Strong experience working with EBD, trauma and complex behaviours , with a clear understanding of trauma-informed practice
Previous experience contributing to a Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcome would be highly desirable
Strong knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 , Quality Standards and Ofsted expectations
Confident managing Regulation 44 and Regulation 45 processes, safeguarding, care planning, risk assessments, monitoring and quality assurance
Understanding of safer recruitment , staff supervision, training and workforce development
Enhanced DBS and a full UK driving licence
Able to commute to Walsall and take ownership of the home through its registration and opening
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious children's residential care professional to take ownership of a brand-new 2-bed EBD home and play a key role in establishing the service from the ground up.
You will have the opportunity to shape the home's culture, recruit and develop your team, establish strong systems and processes, and ensure the service is fully prepared for Ofsted registration and inspection.
If you are an experienced Registered Manager looking for a new challenge, or a strong Deputy Manager ready for the next step in your career, this could be an ideal opportunity to make a real difference from day one.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you!
Call: 02380 118 223
SNG Healthcare are advertising this role on behalf of our client. Please send your CV today. All applications will be reviewed within 24 hours, and you will receive a response from Belle Doswell.
Children's Support Worker / Residential Childcare / Children's Residential Home / EBD / Autism / Residential Care / Support Worker / Hedge End / Southampton / Children's Services
