Therapeutic Children's Home Manager: Lead Care & Growth

Registered Children's Home Manager (TR-JOB-35146-3)

Location West Bromwich, England Sector Social Care Salary £50,000.00 to £60,000.00 per annum

Registered Children's Home Manager - Up to £60,000 (Plus Bonus) - Full time - West Brom Area - 4 Bed EBD Children's Home

About the Role

We are excited to be working with a fantastic and well-established Children's Home who is looking to bring on an experienced Registered Children's Manager. As Home Manager, you'll take the lead in a therapeutic residential children's home in Greater Manchester. This is a high impact role with full support from a central team, so you can focus on what matters most - the children and the people who care for them. Their central team handles HR, recruitment, training coordination, rota planning, and monthly reports, removing distractions so you can focus on care and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of a residential children's home
• Mentor staff and develop future leaders
• Ensure high standards in care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance
• Inspire and support your team to deliver exceptional care
• Build positive, trauma-informed relationships with children, families, and professionals
• Create an environment where every child feels safe, valued, and able to rebuild trust

Requirements

• Level 5 NVQ in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or enrolled and working toward completion)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in residential childcare (including 1 year in a supervisory/management role)
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and attachment-based practice
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Must meet Ofsted's 'fit person' criteria: Enhanced DBS clearance, full reference checks, verified employment history

Why Join this Well Established Children's Home

• Values-led organisation prioritising relationships, consistency, and trust
• Empowered leadership with systems that support, not hinder
• Long-term outcomes take priority over quick fixes
• Recognition through performance-based bonuses, leadership trust and career growth opportunities

Additional Benefits

• Bonus scheme & performance bonuses
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Referral programmeWork from home options