Registered Children's Manager

Job Title: Registered Children's Home Manager Location: Near Wednesbury, West Midlands Salary: £55,000 per annum Contract: Full-time, Permanent Service Type: Small Residential Children’s Home Specialism: SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) ________________________________________ About the Role: Claire at Amber Mace is recruiting for a dedicated and experienced Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a small residential home near Wednesbury that provides high-quality care for young people with SEMH needs. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual with strong leadership skills and a child-centred approach to make a real impact in a nurturing and supportive environment. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the children’s home in line with Ofsted regulations and quality standards. • Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and development of all children and young people in your care. • Develop and maintain an effective, nurturing environment that promotes positive outcomes for children with SEMH needs. • Recruit, train, supervise, and develop a dedicated staff team, ensuring high standards of practice. • Work closely with external agencies, including local authorities, education providers, and health professionals. • Oversee care planning, risk assessments, incident reporting, and safeguarding procedures. • Ensure the home maintains compliance with all legislative requirements including Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards. • Drive continuous improvement and service development, contributing to excellent inspection outcomes. ________________________________________ Requirements: • Must have previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children's residential setting. • Strong understanding and experience supporting children with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs. • Minimum Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent). • In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, children’s legislation, and Ofsted standards. • Proven leadership and management skills with a compassionate, resilient, and child-focused approach. • Excellent communication and organisational abilities. • Full UK driving licence and ability to travel locally ________________________________________ What’s on Offer: • Competitive salary of £55,000 per annum ( negotiable dependent on experience) • Opportunity to lead a supportive and specialist care environment • Full autonomy to shape the service and influence positive outcomes • Ongoing professional development and training support • Chance to join a passionate and committed team focused on child-centred care For Further information on this role please call Claire at Amber Mace on (phone number removed) or email your cv to (url removed)