Ofsted Registered Manager Rugeley , Staffordshire

REGISTERED MANAGER - CHILDREN'S HOME (EBD)

Location: Rugeley Staffordshire
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Service: 4-bed Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Children's Home
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
Welcome Bonus: £7,500

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead a full-time role within a 4-bed EBD Children's Home supporting children and young people aged 8-17.

The Registered Manager will have full operational responsibility for the Home, ensuring high-quality, child-centred care that meets regulatory requirements and delivers positive outcomes for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strong, visible leadership and day-to-day management of a 4-bed EBD Children's Home.
• Ensure full compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations (2015), Quality Standards, and the Home's Statement of Purpose.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare, safety, and development of all children and young people.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a skilled and committed staff team through effective recruitment, supervision, appraisal, and training.
• Ensure care is trauma-informed, individualised, and responsive to the emotional, behavioural, cultural, and health needs of each child.
• Oversee care planning, risk management, admissions, transitions, and discharges.
• Act as the lead professional for safeguarding, child protection, and complaints.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with social workers, families, education, health professionals, and other agencies.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and well-maintained living environment.
• Manage budgets, staffing levels, rotas, and resources effectively.
• Ensure accurate recording, reporting, and monitoring in line with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in the on-call rota as required.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent).
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards).
• Proven experience managing or deputy managing a Children's Home, ideally within an EBD setting.
• Strong leadership, safeguarding, and regulatory knowledge.
• Ability to lead a full-time service and respond flexibly to the needs of children and the home.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum
• £7,500 welcome bonus
• Full-time, permanent position
• Supportive senior leadership and opportunities for professional development
• Comprehensive training, including behavioural management and physical intervention