Registered Manager Children's Residential Home
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum + Bonus Scheme
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (9:00am 5:00pm) with flexibility to provide on-call support when required.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead our Children's Residential Home. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high-quality care, safeguarding, and positive outcomes for children and young people.
You will lead and develop a dedicated staff team, maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations, and create a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where young people can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the home.
- Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
- Lead, supervise, and develop the staff team.
- Recruit, induct, and retain high-quality staff.
- Ensure children receive person-centred care and support.
- Manage rotas, staffing levels, and on-call arrangements.
- Maintain effective relationships with local authorities, families, and external professionals.
- Monitor safeguarding, health and safety, and risk management processes.
- Oversee budgets, records, and reporting requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards of care.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience working within children's residential care.
- At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory or management role within a children's home.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
- Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding requirements.
- Experience leading and developing staff teams.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- Experience managing EBD and/or Learning Disability services.
- Experience supporting young people affected by CSE, CCE, Autism, or other complex needs.
- Experience contributing to Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.
What We Offer
- Salary up to £55,000 plus performance bonus.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Supportive senior leadership team.
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.
