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Registered manager children home 12 month fixed term
| Posting date: | 13 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £51,500 to £61,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 December 2025 |
| Location: | Walsall, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | P4 Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 13110250 |
Summary
Children’s Home Registered Manager – 12-Month Maternity Cover
Location: Walsall
Salary:£51,500 - £61500 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months (maternity cover) – strong possibility of a permanent role within the organisation
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Start Date: December 2025 (preferably)
About The House
Established, 6-bedded children’s home in Walsall, providing exceptional residential care for children and young people with learning and/or physical disabilities.
Our purpose-built home features a range of breakout spaces, including two activity rooms, a sensory room, and two lounges creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive. Each bedroom is en-suite and fully personalised, ensuring that every child’s voice and preferences are central to how their space is designed.
Our mission is to ensure every child we support has their voice heard and acted upon, empowering them to achieve their full potential and live fulfilling, meaningful lives.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Children’s Home Registered Manager to lead Bluebell House for a 12-month maternity cover period, supported by the managing director/RI to take over the registration even if never held registration before.
You will be responsible for the home’s day-to-day operations, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of exceptional care and support to children and young people. Working closely with a dedicated team, you’ll ensure that the home remains a safe, positive, and enriching environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate, and support a multi-disciplinary team to deliver outstanding care.
Maintain full compliance with Ofsted and all statutory frameworks.
Safeguard and promote the welfare and wellbeing of children in accordance with their care plans.
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and improvement plans.
Oversee staff recruitment, induction, supervision, and appraisals.
Build and sustain effective relationships with families, professionals, and external agencies.
Manage budgets and resources efficiently.
Prepare reports and documentation for inspections and internal review.
Person Specification
Essential:
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Health and Social Care or equivalent).
Proven experience managing a children’s residential home/ or similar setting
Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding legislation.
Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
Resilient, organised, and child-focused approach.
Desirable:
Experience supporting children with learning and/or physical disabilities is preferred
Knowledge of local authority commissioning processes and care standards.
What We Offer
Competitive salary (up to £51500- £61500 DOE).
Strong possibility of progression into a permanent management role within the company.
Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
Supportive and inclusive working environment.
Company pension scheme and employee assistance programme.
28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus bank holidays.
If you’re a dedicated leader who shares our passion for making a real difference in children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to join the team and help us shape brighter futures.
Location: Walsall
Salary:£51,500 - £61500 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months (maternity cover) – strong possibility of a permanent role within the organisation
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Start Date: December 2025 (preferably)
About The House
Established, 6-bedded children’s home in Walsall, providing exceptional residential care for children and young people with learning and/or physical disabilities.
Our purpose-built home features a range of breakout spaces, including two activity rooms, a sensory room, and two lounges creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive. Each bedroom is en-suite and fully personalised, ensuring that every child’s voice and preferences are central to how their space is designed.
Our mission is to ensure every child we support has their voice heard and acted upon, empowering them to achieve their full potential and live fulfilling, meaningful lives.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Children’s Home Registered Manager to lead Bluebell House for a 12-month maternity cover period, supported by the managing director/RI to take over the registration even if never held registration before.
You will be responsible for the home’s day-to-day operations, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of exceptional care and support to children and young people. Working closely with a dedicated team, you’ll ensure that the home remains a safe, positive, and enriching environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate, and support a multi-disciplinary team to deliver outstanding care.
Maintain full compliance with Ofsted and all statutory frameworks.
Safeguard and promote the welfare and wellbeing of children in accordance with their care plans.
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and improvement plans.
Oversee staff recruitment, induction, supervision, and appraisals.
Build and sustain effective relationships with families, professionals, and external agencies.
Manage budgets and resources efficiently.
Prepare reports and documentation for inspections and internal review.
Person Specification
Essential:
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Health and Social Care or equivalent).
Proven experience managing a children’s residential home/ or similar setting
Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding legislation.
Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
Resilient, organised, and child-focused approach.
Desirable:
Experience supporting children with learning and/or physical disabilities is preferred
Knowledge of local authority commissioning processes and care standards.
What We Offer
Competitive salary (up to £51500- £61500 DOE).
Strong possibility of progression into a permanent management role within the company.
Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
Supportive and inclusive working environment.
Company pension scheme and employee assistance programme.
28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus bank holidays.
If you’re a dedicated leader who shares our passion for making a real difference in children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to join the team and help us shape brighter futures.