Dual Registered Children’s Home Manager

Dual Registered Children’s Home Manager – Wolverhampton

Location:

Wolverhampton

Services:
Solo and 2‑Bed Residential Homes

Client Group:
Children & Young People with Complex Needs

Salary: up to £65,000 (dependent on experience)
Bonus:
Performance and KPI bonus scheme

Para Group is seeking a passionate and experienced Dual Registered Manager to lead two specialist residential services for children and young people aged 8–17 with complex needs, including emotional, behavioural, and learning difficulties. These services are designed to deliver high‑impact, individualized care that promotes healing, growth, and long‑term positive outcomes. We’re looking for someone who can lead from the front, provide stable and nurturing environments, and be the driving force for high‑quality care and staff development.

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of a solo and 2‑bed service
• Provide strong leadership, direction, and support to both staff teams
• Ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations, Ofsted, and safeguarding frameworks
• Promote a trauma‑informed approach to care
• Manage budgets, staffing rotas, supervisions, and development plans
• Act as Ofsted Registered Manager for both sites

• Competitive Salary – up to £65,000 DOE
• Vitality Health Insurance
• Annual bonus scheme & recognition awards
• Clear progression routes into senior operational roles
• Supportive on‑call rota shared across the management team
• Regular team and company events
• Company pension & statutory holiday entitlement
• Ongoing CPD & training investment

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a residential childcare setting
• At least 1 year in a managerial or deputy managerial role
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) (or working towards)
• Strong knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Children Act 1989, and safeguarding legislation
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams
• Experience managing complex care needs and crisis intervention
• A commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes for young people
• Full UK driving licence

• Subject to a six‑month probation period
• Full Ofsted registration required (support provided during the process)

If you’re a resilient, compassionate leader ready to make a real difference in children’s lives and shape the future of these specialist homes – we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a team where your leadership creates lasting impact.