Children's Home Manager

Employee

Management, Team Leader

£50,000 to £60,000 / year

Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Bonus: Performance & KPI-Based Bonus Scheme
Services: Solo and 2-Bed Residential Children’s Homes
Client Group: Children & Young People (Ages 8–17) with Complex Needs

Tasks

Manage day-to-day operations across both residential services
Provide strong, trauma-informed leadership to care teams
Ensure full compliance with Ofsted, Children’s Homes Regulations, and safeguarding legislation
Develop and maintain staff rotas, budgets, supervisions, and care planning
Lead on quality assurance, audits, and service improvement
Act as the Registered Manager for both homes (full support provided)
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, staff development, and therapeutic care

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential criteria:

Minimum 3 years' experience in a residential childcare setting
At least 1 year experience in a managerial or deputy managerial role
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)
Strong working knowledge of:
Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
Children Act 1989
Safeguarding legislation
Full UK driving licence
Willing and able to undergo the Ofsted registration process (full support provided)
Enhanced DBS check
Six-month probation period
Right to work in the UK – we do not offer sponsorship
Valid British passport
Share Code Right to work (if not a British passport holder)