? 5-Bed EBD Residential Home
Are you an experienced leader within Children’s Residential Care looking for an opportunity to truly make an impact? We are seeking a passionate, driven, and child-focused Registered Manager to lead a 5-bed residential home in Cannock, supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs to achieve stability, growth, and positive outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity for either an experienced Registered Manager seeking a fresh challenge, or a strong Deputy Manager ready to step into registration and lead a home with the full support of an established senior leadership team.
The Role As Registered Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the leadership, development, and day-to-day operation of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance are consistently delivered.
You will create a nurturing, structured, and therapeutic environment where children feel safe, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. You will also play a key role in developing a positive culture for staff, promoting teamwork, accountability, and exceptional care practice.
This role requires a strong understanding of children’s residential legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and Ofsted regulations, alongside the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
Overall management of the residential home in line with Ofsted regulations and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
Deliver and maintain outstanding standards of care and safeguarding
Lead, motivate, supervise, and develop the staff team
Ensure robust care planning and risk management processes are in place
Promote positive outcomes for children and young people across education, health, emotional wellbeing, and independence
Manage staffing structures, rotas, recruitment, and performance management
Ensure the home operates within budget and organisational expectations
Build strong working relationships with local authorities, professionals, and external agencies
Drive continuous improvement within the service
Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections
Ensure all policies, procedures, and compliance standards are consistently maintainedAbout You We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving the lives of children and young people and who can lead from the front with confidence, resilience, and compassion.
Essential Requirements
Experience within Children’s Residential Care
Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children’s home
Strong understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted regulations
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (minimum)
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards if applicable)
Excellent leadership and organisational skills
Ability to manage challenging situations positively and effectively
Full UK driving licenceWhat’s on Offer
Opportunity to lead a well-supported 5-bed home
Genuine career progression opportunities
Supportive senior leadership structure
Ongoing training and professional development
Chance to make a real and lasting difference to young people’s lives
Support through Ofsted registration if required
A rewarding and impactful leadership opportunity within a growing organisationThis is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and ambitious leader who wants to shape a positive culture, develop a strong team, and provide exceptional outcomes for children and young people.
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Salary description
£50000.00 - £65000.00 per year