Job Role – Registered Manager (3 Bed SHB Home)
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
Reports to: Service Manager
Work Location: Adbaston, Stafford. ST20
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week working Monday – Friday 9am until 5pm plus participation in on-call rota
Salary Range: up to £64, 500.00 (depending on experience, qualifications and earned bonuses)
About us
At Crystal Care Solutions, we provide high-quality residential care and supported accommodation for children and young people aged 8 to 25. With over a decade of dedicated service, we specialise in supporting young people with complex needs, trauma backgrounds, and emotional or behavioural challenges—offering them stability, growth, and hope for the future.
Established in 2007, we're proud to share that 50% of our homes are rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, a reflection of our unwavering commitment to quality care. In 2024, we were also honored as the Exceptional Employer at the Stars of Social Care Awards - a testament to the supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment we've built for our team.
Working at Crystal Care Solutions means being part of a passionate, values-driven organisation that puts children and young people at the heart of everything we do. Join us and help make a genuine difference every single day.
If you're an experienced leader with a proven track record in residential childcare, this is your opportunity to shape lives and lead excellence.
Your Role - Job description

• Lead the overall management and performance of the residential home in line with the Statement of Purpose and Ofsted/CIW regulations
• Provide effective leadership, support and supervision to the team
• Maintain high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance with legal frameworks
• Ensure children's care plans meet their emotional, educational, social, and therapeutic needs
• Conduct audits, internal quality checks, and prepare for Regulation 44 and Ofsted/CIW inspections
• Manage rotas, staffing levels, handovers, and resource planning
• Contribute to budget management and operational decision-making
• Promote positive outcomes through trauma-informed, inclusive, and therapeutic approaches

What we are looking for
Essential:

• *2+ years' experience* in a supervisory or management role within residential childcare
• *Level 3 Diploma* in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Strong understanding of child development, trauma*, and therapeutic care approaches
In-depth knowledge of safeguarding*, care standards, and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015/ Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016.

• Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate staff teams

Confident use of Microsoft Office* (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Full UK Driving Licence*

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to plan, delegate, and manage a dynamic workload
• Flexibility, resilience, and the ability to perform under pressure

Commitment to ongoing professional development*
Willingness to complete Level 5 Leadership & Management* qualification
Desirable:

• *Level 5* qualification in Leadership and Management

Experience with therapeutic frameworks* or therapeutic qualifications
Demonstrated financial acumen* and budgeting experience
Proven positive regulatory inspection outcomes*
What we offer

• Level 5 Qualification Support (Residential Childcare pathway)
• Pension auto-enrolment
• Enhanced family friendly entitlement
• Bonus Scheme
• Pay Care Scheme – cashback on medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support
• Perkbox – discounts at high street and online retailers
• Annual Leave Service Award
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn rewards together
• Free meals on shift and paid DBS

Ready to apply? Complete via Indeed, if you would like more information see our contact details below
Join a team that truly puts children first and helps shape brighter futures.
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Learn more: Crystal Care Solutions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. xohmjla All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough pre-employment screening.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £64,500.00 per year
Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Experience:

• Management/Supervisory -Children's Residential Care Setting : 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence UK (required)
• Level 3 in Children and Yong People Residential Care (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)