Children Registered Manager

Job Title: Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Care
Location: Darlaston
Salary: £47,500 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Company
Care provider dedicated to ensuring that the children who use our services receive exceptional, empowering support from a team of highly trained and engaged staff in environments that are warm and nurturing. We pride ourselves on being innovative, solution-focused, and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for the children in our care. About the Role
We are recruiting for a Registered Manager to lead and manage a children’s residential care service. You will oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards, whilst fostering a trauma-informed, person-centred environment that promotes safety, quality, and positive outcomes for children and young people.
This role offers a competitive salary range from £47,500 to £55,000 per annum, applicable to registered and qualified managers. Candidates not yet registered or qualified will be offered a lower starting salary until full qualifications are achieved. Why Join?
Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplace: Recognised globally for outstanding communication and employee experience.
Trauma-Informed Care: Working in partnership with award-winning Innovating Minds to deliver cutting-edge trauma-based approaches.
Clear Career Pathways: Our Competency Framework provides a transparent route for career development and progression.
Specialist Support: We focus on children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs, autism spectrum conditions, and physical/learning disabilities, integrating education and care.
Manager Bonus Scheme: Earn up to 20% bonus based on performance across key indicators including inspections, staffing, training, and finances.Key Responsibilities
Lead recruitment, deployment, and management of staff including bank and agency workers.
Ensure the service delivers high-quality care aligned with the needs of the children and young people.
Maintain compliance with Ofsted and all relevant statutory and contractual requirements.
Support and directly manage the senior management team.
Oversee administrative and electronic record-keeping systems to meet reporting standards.
Manage budgets effectively and work toward achieving the highest Ofsted inspection ratings.
Collaborate with Regional Director to plan strategically and grow the service’s reputation and business pipeline.
Implement quality audits and continuous improvement programs.
Ensure child-centred care plans and risk assessments are comprehensive, regularly monitored, and reviewed.
Promote a supportive environment where staff understand their roles in supporting children with SEBD.
Facilitate regular multidisciplinary meetings to integrate care and education.
Build strong partnerships with external agencies, regulators, and stakeholders.
Lead the business planning and budget management processes annually.
Uphold health and safety standards to maintain a safe environment.
Manage performance, training, supervision, and development of staff.
Investigate incidents, complaints, and disciplinary matters professionally and promptly.
Stay informed of current trends, legislation, and best practice in childcare and disseminate knowledge to the team.
Promote staff wellbeing and engagement through effective leadership and motivation.Essential Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 2 years’ recent experience working in residential care for children.
At least 1 year in a role involving the supervision and management of care staff.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England), or equivalent qualification recognised by the provider.
Proven ability to deliver trauma-informed, person-centred care.
Sound knowledge of Ofsted standards, safeguarding, and relevant legislation.
Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.Benefits of Joining Service Care Solutions:
£250 referral fee bonus for any health care professional you refer who we place in to work on a 3-month contract.
£250 sign up bonus for any qualified professionals that register with our agency. This will be paid in your first pay packet
Bring us your contract / Job referral - £200 bonus for bringing your existing work to us.
All compliancy costs paid for by our agency, including DBS, Occupational Health Check, Online and Practical training
LTD and PAYE options available
Nationwide provider to all NHS trusts
Multi Framework approved – Access to a large number of different services within a number of different trusts.
Specialist consultants offering single points of contact