Registered Manager

Job Title

Registered Manager

Location

Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4EE

Salary

£53,045–£63,545 per annum (depending on experience) + £7,500 Welcome Bonus

Job Type

Full-Time – Permanent

Shift and Schedule

37.5 hours per week

Setting

4-bedroom children's residential home

Client Group

Children and young people aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)

Priority Recruitment are excited to present this excellent Registered Manager opportunity in Walsall, West Midlands.

This is a senior leadership position responsible for managing a children's residential home, ensuring outstanding standards of care, safeguarding and operational performance.

You will play a key role in developing a dedicated team, maintaining regulatory compliance and creating a positive, therapeutic environment where children and young people can feel safe and achieve their potential.

Salary & Benefits

• £53,045–£63,545 per annum, depending on experience
• £7,500 welcome bonus
• Permanent full-time position
• 37.5 hours per week
• Opportunity to lead a 4-bedroom children's residential home
• Leadership development and long-term career progression opportunities

Company and Role

• Overall management of a children's residential home
• Supporting children aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Leading and developing a residential care team
• Ensuring compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted standards
• Promoting safeguarding, emotional wellbeing and positive outcomes
• Creating a safe, structured and therapeutic home environment

Day-to-day responsibilities include

• Managing the daily operations of the residential home
• Leading, motivating and supervising residential care staff
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and child protection
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted requirements and preparing for inspections
• Overseeing care plans, risk assessments and individual support strategies
• Supporting recruitment, induction, supervision and staff development
• Managing resources and supporting effective budget control
• Working closely with social workers, local authorities and external professionals
• Promoting a positive and supportive team culture
• Ensuring the home remains safe, welcoming and well-maintained

Successful Candidate

• Previous experience within children's residential care
• Experience in a management or senior leadership role
• Level 3 qualification in Children's and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
• QCF Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards it
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and Children's Homes Regulations
• Understanding of Ofsted inspections and quality standards
• Proven leadership and staff development skills
• Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making abilities
• Calm, resilient and committed to delivering positive outcomes for young people

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced residential childcare professional looking to progress into a rewarding management position.

Apply now for more details, we'd love to hear from you!

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