Registered Manager - Residential Children's Home - EBD

Job Opportunity: Registered Manager - EBD Children's Care Home

Wolverhampton

£50k - £55k

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of an EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) solo children’s care home.
• Manage day-to-day activities to ensure smooth functioning of the home.
• Lead, support, and facilitate both medium to long-term placements and emergency care for children, maximizing resources while promoting meaningful engagement.
• Achieve and document positive outcomes for children, ensuring their needs are met.
• Ensure compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
• Maintain adherence to Ofsted registration requirements and inspection standards.

Essential Qualifications:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management in Residential Children’s Services (or equivalent qualification).
• Proven experience as a Registered Manager in a residential care setting.

Considered Candidates Will Have:

• Ongoing commitment to complete or working towards the Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care within the next 2 years.
• Experience as a Deputy Manager in a residential care setting, particularly in senior roles within a children’s home.

Additional Requirements:

• In-depth understanding of safeguarding and child welfare.
• Familiarity with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
• Knowledge of the Ofsted Regulatory Framework for Children’s Homes.
• Strong awareness of children’s home procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in budget management.
• Competence in reasoning, numeracy, literacy, and IT.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team and across agencies.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and management skills.
• Ability to mentor and support the professional development of others.
• Experience liaising with Ofsted during inspections.
• Enhanced DBS check.

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• A motivational and influential personality.
• Approachable, reliable, accountable, and honest.

Desirable:

• A valid UK driving license.

If you are passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable children and have the skills and experience to lead and manage within a children’s care setting, we would love to hear from you!