Provision: Therapeutic Children’s EBD Home (3-bed)
Location: West Midlands (Dudley / Wolverhampton area)
Salary: £42,000 – £52,000 + Bonus + Benefits
An established and growing residential care provider is seeking an experienced Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead the development and registration of a brand-new 3-bed therapeutic home.
This is a rare opportunity to build a service from the ground up, shaping a nurturing, trauma-informed environment where young people can achieve stability and long-term outcomes.
The organisation is driven by a clear mission: to provide a home where young people can settle, heal, and thrive, supported by highly trained staff and a dedicated clinical team.
What’s on Offer
- Salary of £42,000 – £52,000 (depending on experience)
- Competitive bonus package
- Private healthcare & dental cover
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Paid birthday leave
- Comprehensive induction programme
- Ongoing training, qualifications & career development
- Support from an in-house clinical team
- Relocation package available for experienced/outstanding managers
Key Responsibilities
- Register with Ofsted and lead the opening of a new children’s home
- Build, lead and develop a high-performing staff team
- Deliver high-quality, therapeutic and trauma-informed care
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safeguarding standards
- Promote positive outcomes for young people with emotional and behavioural needs
- Create a safe, stable and nurturing home environment
Essential Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 / Diploma in Children & Young People’s Workforce (minimum)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in residential childcare
- At least 2 years in a senior role
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and attachment
- Experience supporting young people with EBD and complex needs
- Commitment to professional development
