Children's Home Dual Registered Manager

Job Title: Dual Registered Manager - Children’s Residential (SEMH)
Location: Smethwick (Overseeing Two New Homes)
Salary: Up to £65,000 plus Performance Bonus and Progression Opportunities
Reports To: Regional Operations Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing children’s care provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care across various settings. They are expanding their children’s services by launching two new SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) residential homes in Smethwick. Each home will provide trauma-informed, intensive care for two young people with complex needs, creating personalised, stable, and nurturing environments.

The Opportunity

As the Dual Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the launch, leadership, and ongoing development of both homes. This includes:

• Leading the Ofsted registration process
• Recruiting and managing your own teams
• Establishing a trauma-informed, therapeutic culture from the ground up

Supported by our client’s strong leadership and resources, you will have significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape two outstanding homes that positively impact children’s lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Ofsted registration for both SEMH homes
• Recruit, train, and develop two high-performing care teams
• Deliver and embed trauma-informed, therapeutic care tailored to SEMH young people
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, regulatory standards, and children’s rights
• Provide consistent leadership, supporting staff development and retention
• Develop and implement care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies
• Maintain Ofsted readiness and work toward Outstanding ratings
• Manage budgets, staffing, rota planning, and reporting requirements
• Collaborate with external agencies, local authorities, and families to provide holistic support

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager in children’s residential care, or a Deputy Manager ready to step up
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare required or willingness to work towards it
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and residential care standards
• Experience supporting children with SEMH and complex emotional/behavioural needs
• Excellent team-building, mentoring, and leadership skills
• Resilience, emotional intelligence, and a genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people

What Our Client Offers:

• A rare opportunity to build two brand-new SEMH homes from the ground up
• Full autonomy to shape teams and culture
• Strong support from an experienced leadership team
• Competitive salary up to £65,000 plus performance-based bonuses
• Clear career progression in a fast-growing organisation
• Enhanced holiday and wellbeing benefits
• Ongoing CPD and leadership development

Apply now to take the next step in your career and join a service where your leadership will shape brighter futures for the young people in your care.