OFSTED Registered Manager: Children's Home Staffordshire. Education & Traini

OFSTED Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location:

Stone, Staffordshire

Hours:

37.5 hours per week Permanent
Salary: 51,500 - 53,000 per annum + 7,500 Welcome Bonus

We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager with strong values to oversee the service from its opening. The home will support children and young people aged 8-17 with learning disabilities and emotional/behavioural needs, providing a warm, therapeutic, and empowering environment where they can build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve positive, personalised outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader to shape a new service from the ground up and embed high standards of care, safeguarding, and operational excellence.

• Lead and manage a therapeutic, child-centred residential service
• Ensure full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Embed a strong safeguarding culture and manage risk effectively
• Recruit, lead, motivate, and develop a skilled and committed staff team
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations including budgets, rotas, and resources
• Build positive relationships with local authorities, families, and external professionals
• Drive continuous improvement and uphold the home’s Statement of Purpose
• Create a stable, nurturing environment where young people can thrive

You will be an experienced leader within children’s residential care who brings strong values, resilience, and a genuine passion for improving young people’s lives. You should have:

• Significant experience managing children’s residential homes
• Strong understanding of legislation, safeguarding, and regulatory frameworks
• Experience supporting young people aged 8-17 with learning disabilities and/or EBD
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People’s Workforce
• QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Children’s Services (or willingness to work towards)
• Full UK driving licence

This provider is one of the UK's most innovative and values-driven organisations within children’s residential care and education. Their culture is built on respect, empowerment, and celebrating every young person’s individuality.

• Competitive salary: 51,500 - 53,000
• 7,500 welcome bonus
• Support with Level 5 qualification (if required)
• Opportunity to open and lead a brand-new children’s home
• Supportive senior leadership team with clear progression pathways

Apply now to lead a new service and make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.