Children's Registered Home Manager


Company:	Purosearch
Salary:	£50,000 to £55,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	WV10
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Oct 2026

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Summary

Children's Home Registered Manager

Salary: £55,000 basic

Location: Wolverhampton, WV10

Home Size: 3 Bed EBD

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000 basic salary

• £2,000 quarterly occupancy bonus

• Additional £1,000 annual KPI bonus

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Annual leave increases by 1 day for every year of service

• Paid birthday day off

• Strong senior management team, including two Responsible Individuals

• Opportunity to work within a Good Ofsted-rated home

• Supportive environment with a focus on therapeutic care

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within children's residential care — applications from Deputies looking to step up will not be considered

• At least 6–9 months' experience following completion of the Ofsted registration process

• Strong understanding of Ofsted requirements, safeguarding and children's home regulations

• Experience supporting children and young people with EBD

• Previous therapeutic experience is desirable

• Alternatively, a genuine interest in developing within a therapeutic children's home setting

• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills

• Ability to lead and develop a residential childcare team

• Passion for delivering high-quality, child-centred care and positive outcomes

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the 3-bed EBD children's home

• Maintain the home's Good Ofsted rating and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance

• Lead and develop the staff team, promoting high standards of care and professional practice

• Ensure safeguarding, risk management and care planning are consistently maintained

• Provide effective leadership within a therapeutic and child-centred environment

• Ensure children receive individualised care that meets their needs and promotes positive outcomes

• Oversee staffing, rotas, performance, supervision and team development

• Maintain strong quality assurance and compliance across the home

• Build positive relationships with children, families, social workers and other professionals

• Work closely with the two Responsible Individuals and wider senior management team

• Support occupancy and placement planning while ensuring placements remain appropriate to the home's Statement of Purpose

• Drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards across the service

• Promote a positive, nurturing and therapeutic environment for children and young people

To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV for immediate consideration to

t.wagstaff@purosearch.com.

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