Registered Children's Home Manager - Cannock

Cannock, Staffordshire, West Midlands, England

£50000 - £65000 per annum

Expiry date: 17 Aug 2026

Start date: 19 May 2026

Children’s Homes

EBD

Learning Disabilities

Operations Manager

Registered Children’s Home Manager – Up to £65,000 (Plus Bonus) – Full time – Cannock Area - 5 Bed EBD Children's Home

About the Role
We are excited to be working with a fantastic and well Established Children’s Home who is looking to bring on an experienced Registered Children’s Manager. As Home Manager, you’ll take the lead in a therapeutic residential children’s home in Cannock. This is a high impact role with full support from a central team, so you can focus on what matters most the children and the people who care for them. Their central team handles HR, recruitment, training coordination, rota planning, and monthly reports removing distractions so you can focus on care and leadership.

Registered Children’s Home Manager Key Responsibilities
• Lead day-to-day operations of a residential children’s home
• Mentor staff and develop future leaders
• Ensure high standards in care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance
• Inspire and support your team to deliver exceptional care
• Build positive, trauma-informed relationships with children, families, and professionals
• Create an environment where every child feels safe, valued, and able to rebuild trust

Registered Children’s Home Manager Requirements
• Level 5 NVQ in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or enrolled and working toward completion)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in residential childcare (including 1 year in a supervisory/management role)
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and attachment-based practice
• Full UK Driving Licence 
• Must meet Ofsted’s ‘fit person’ criteria: Enhanced DBS clearance, Full reference checks, Verified employment history

Why Join this Well Established Children’s Home
• Values-led organisation prioritising relationships, consistency, and trust
• Empowered leadership with systems that support, not hinder
• Long-term outcomes take priority over quick fixes
• Recognition through:
o Performance-based bonuses
o Leadership trust
o Career growth opportunities

Additional benefits:
• Bonus scheme & performance bonuses
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Referral programme
• Work from home options

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Contact Details:

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Tom Stock direct on View phone number on healthrecruitnetwork.co.uk . Alternatively apply for the role with your CV to get the ball rolling!

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