JOB TITLE: Registered Manager (Children’s Residential Care – Ofsted Regulated)

LOCATION: Dudley

SALARY: £50,000 – £60,000

SERVICE TYPE: 2-Bed EBD Children’s Residential Home

About the Organisation

At the heart of the organisation is a really simple belief: every child deserves to feel safe, experience consistent care, and be given the opportunity to grow into their own potential.Everything is shaped by this, and it is reflected in the everyday culture across all homes.

The culture is guided by four key values:

Compassion

Respect

Consistency

Growth

Homes are intentionally designed to feel warm, calm, and welcoming, based within community-focused areas. This helps children feel connected, included, and able to engage positively with the world around them.Care is delivered through individualised planning that reflects each child’s needs and story, alongside a strong focus on emotional wellbeing with a trauma-informed approach at the core.There is a clear commitment to ensuring children feel a genuine sense of worth, belonging, and confidence in who they are.

This is achieved through:

Strong, trusting relationships

Consistent and predictable care

Active promotion of education and independence

A culture that recognises and celebrates progress in all its formsChildren are supported to access advocacy and have meaningful opportunities to express their views, influence their care, and contribute to how the home is run.Job PurposeTo lead, manage, and be legally accountable for a 2-bed children’s residential home supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).You will ensure safe, high-quality, and compliant care in line with Children’s Homes Regulations, Ofsted requirements, and safeguarding legislation.You will be responsible for leadership, safeguarding practice, quality of care, staff development, compliance, and continuous improvement.The role requires strong cultural leadership, ensuring that daily practice reflects the home’s Statement of Purpose and delivers meaningful outcomes for children.

Key Responsibilities

Safeguarding & Child ProtectionLead responsibility for safeguarding children and young people

Ensure all concerns are acted on promptly and escalated appropriately

Maintain safe systems of care and risk management

Ensure staff confidence and competence in safeguarding

Oversee serious incidents and Ofsted notifications

Ensure restrictive practices are proportionate, recorded, reviewed, and reducedOfsted Compliance & Regulatory Responsibility

Ensure full compliance with relevant legislation and Quality Standards

Maintain inspection readiness at all times

Embed and respond to Regulation 44 visits

Produce Regulation 45 Quality of Care reports

Lead Ofsted inspections and improvement plans

Ensure accurate and timely statutory notifications

Keep the Statement of Purpose up to date and embeddedLeadership & Staff ManagementLead, supervise, and support the staff team

Oversee recruitment, induction, and retention

Provide reflective supervision to improve practice

Manage performance, conduct, absence, and wellbeing

Ensure safe staffing levels and rota planning

Develop a stable, trauma-informed team cultureQuality of Care & Child ExperienceEnsure care is individualised and responsive

Promote emotional, social, educational, and physical wellbeing

Ensure children’s voices influence decision-making

Support access to advocacy services

Build consistent and trusting relationships

Embed the home’s ethos in daily practiceRisk Management & Incident OversightOversee risk assessments and safety planning

Monitor behaviour patterns and placement stability

Manage incidents including missing-from-care

Ensure strong recording and learning from incidents

Use data to improve practice and reduce risk

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

Maintain internal monitoring systems

Conduct audits and drive improvements

Implement action plans from findings

Embed learning from feedback and inspections

Promote a reflective and learning culture

Record Keeping & Reporting

Ensure all documentation is accurate and compliant

Oversee care plans, risk assessments, and reports

Maintain high standards suitable for inspection

Ensure records are clear and audit-ready

Multi-Agency Working

Work with social workers, families, and professionals

Act as a key professional within care networks

Attend reviews and planning meetings

Ensure consistent and joined-up care

Operational & Resource Management

Manage budgets and resources effectively

Maintain a safe and welcoming home environment

Oversee staffing and operational planning

Ensure resources meet children’s needs

Service Development & Improvement

Lead ongoing service development

Identify and implement improvements

Promote innovation in care delivery

Embed a culture of learning

Leadership, Culture & Accountability

Shape and lead the home’s culture

Promote a safe and inclusive environment

Model professional and emotionally regulated practice

Challenge poor practice and uphold standards

Maintain accountability for outcomes

Key Accountabilities

Safety and wellbeing of children

Regulatory compliance

Staff team leadership and development

Quality of care and outcomes

Ofsted readiness and results

Operational performance of the home

Continuous improvement and quality assurance

What We Are Looking For

Essential Requirements

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) or equivalent

2–3 years’ experience in residential childcare

Experience in a supervisory or management role

Strong safeguarding knowledge

Understanding of Ofsted frameworks

Ability to lead in emotionally demanding environments

Core Skills & Attributes

Compassionate and confident leadership

Emotional resilience and reflective practice

Strong safeguarding and risk management skills

Excellent communication and relationship-building

Strong organisational and analytical ability

Commitment to equality and trauma-informed care

Ability to create consistency and trust

Regulatory Requirements

DBS clearance

Full safeguarding compliance

Eligibility to register with Ofsted

Commitment to professional development