Children's Home Manager
Dudley, West Midlands, England
Ā£50000 - Ā£55000 per annum
Expiry date:16 Jun 2026
Start date:18 Mar 2026
Childrenās Homes
š Registered Manager ā EBD Childrenās Home š Dudley
š° Ā£50,000 ā Ā£55,000 Benefits
š Full-Time | Permanent
This role does NOT offer Sponsorship
š The Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a growing, quality-driven care provider for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead two childrenās homes in the West Midlands, supporting young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a service that truly prioritises trauma-informed care, therapeutic practice, and positive outcomes for young people.
š” About the Role As Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for the leadership, management, and development of two homes (small occupancy), ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance.
You will:
Health Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private healthcare services. We supply work to Registered General Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) and Healthcare Assistants (HCA). We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Health Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
š° Ā£50,000 ā Ā£55,000 Benefits
š Full-Time | Permanent
This role does NOT offer Sponsorship
š The Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a growing, quality-driven care provider for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead two childrenās homes in the West Midlands, supporting young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a service that truly prioritises trauma-informed care, therapeutic practice, and positive outcomes for young people.
š” About the Role As Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for the leadership, management, and development of two homes (small occupancy), ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance.
You will:
- Provide strong, visible leadership across both services
- Drive a child-centred, trauma-informed culture
- Ensure homes are fully compliant with Ofsted and regulatory standards
- Lead on safeguarding, quality assurance, and service improvement
- Build strong relationships with external professionals and stakeholders
- Lead, motivate, and inspire staff teams
- Create a positive, reflective, and high-performing culture
- Champion safeguarding, equality, and inclusion
- Maintain compliance with Childrenās Homes Regulations & Quality Standards
- Ensure Ofsted readiness and strong inspection outcomes
- Oversee audits, action plans, and continuous improvement
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Manage complex risks and safeguarding concerns
- Promote safe practices and reduce incidents
- Oversee care planning and therapeutic approaches
- Promote education, wellbeing, and independence
- Ensure young peopleās voices are heard and valued
- Manage recruitment, rotas, and staffing levels
- Deliver supervision, training, and performance management
- Support staff development and qualifications
- Manage budgets and occupancy levels
- Maintain high-quality, homely environments
- Support service development and growth
- Minimum 2ā3 yearsā management experience in residential childcare
- Previous experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards)
- Strong knowledge of Childrenās Homes Regulations & safeguarding
- Proven track record of Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
- Experience across multiple services / dual registration
- Knowledge of therapeutic models (PACE, TCI, etc.)
- Experience supporting complex or high-risk placements
- Competitive salary on-call enhancements & bonus
- Funded qualifications & ongoing development
- Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing support
- Pension, annual leave, and mileage
- Free parking, casual dress, and additional perks
Health Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private healthcare services. We supply work to Registered General Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) and Healthcare Assistants (HCA). We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Health Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
