Registered Manager - Staffordshire - £70,000-£80,000 per year

Dolphin Personnel Ltd • Full-time • Staffordshire, GB • £70k - £80k / year • 1w ago

Care Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Responsible Individual – Children's Residential Services

Pay: £70,000.00-£80,000.00 per year

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Responsible Individual (RI) to provide strategic oversight and governance across three children's residential homes supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). The service consists of two 2-bed homes in Cannock and one 1-bed home in Manchester.

This is an exciting opportunity for a high-calibre leader to work alongside an established management team, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving quality standards, and supporting the delivery of exceptional care and outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

Provide effective oversight and governance across all three homes
Support Registered Managers to achieve and maintain high standards of care and compliance
Monitor performance, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements
Lead on service improvement plans and quality development
Ensure children and young people's needs remain at the centre of service delivery
Maintain positive relationships with external professionals and regulatory bodies

Qualifications

Minimum Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
At least 2 years' experience as a Registered Manager within children's residential care

Required Skills

Proven track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted inspection outcomes
Strong working knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
Experience of supporting, mentoring, and developing Registered Managers
Demonstrable experience of improving service quality and driving positive outcomes for children and young people
Excellent understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and regulatory compliance
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Ability to build positive relationships with Ofsted, local authorities, placing authorities, and other stakeholders
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between services

Preferred Skills

This role is ideal for an experienced operational leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding care and achieving the very best outcomes for children and young people.