Overview

Registered Manager – Children’s Services (Staffordshire)

Location: Staffordshire | Service Area: Children’s Services

Salary: £38,000

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home in Staffordshire. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and support for children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). Your primary focus will be achieving and maintaining an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating while creating a safe, nurturing environment where young people can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ofsted Compliance: Act as the Registered Manager in line with Ofsted requirements and the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
  • Service Quality: Ensure the home meets all Quality Standards, focusing on the safety and wellbeing of all residents.
  • Staff Leadership: Recruit, supervise, and develop a high-performing care team, fostering a culture of professional curiosity and child-centered care.
  • Financial Oversight: Manage the home’s budget effectively while ensuring resources are allocated to improve outcomes for young people.
  • Safeguarding: Act as the lead for Safeguarding and Child Protection, working closely with local authorities and multi-agency partners

To be considered for the role you will have:

  • 2 Years management experience within young people’s services
  • An established record of consistently achieving Good/Outstanding ratings from Ofsted
  • Have completed the RMA / NVQ 4 in Leadership + Management / ILM Level 5
  • Excellent working knowledge of children’s homes national minimum standards and the Children’s Act 2010

Benefits & Progression

The successful applicant will be rewarded with ongoing career progression, excellent pay, generous holiday entitlement and future opportunity to progress in to senior management. If you feel that you have what it takes then please get in touch immediately.

How to Apply

If you are a visionary leader in Children’s Services ready to take on a rewarding challenge in Staffordshire, click the apply button below to submit your CV.

SCR social care is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of vulnerable adults / children as a priority. This is reflected in our pre-employment checks and requirement to verify and check the identity and references of all applicants.