Job Description
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!