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Rooted in Care. Giving Change a Chance.
At Arbour Healthcare Group, we provide specialist residential care for children and young people who need safe, consistent, nurturing and emotionally attuned adults around them.
We provide support to young individuals with complex needs, such as emotional, behavioural, and learning disability needs, as well as trauma histories and experiences that may have influenced their perceptions of themselves, others, and the world.
Our work is not about simply managing behaviour. It is about understanding the story behind it, creating safety, building trust and helping young people believe that change is possible.
Guided by our RESET Care Model, we are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes. RESET means Reassure, Empower, Support, Educate and Transition. It is more than a model on paper. It is how we expect care, leadership and decision-making to show up every day.
We are now looking for an exceptional Registered Children s Home Manager to lead one of our specialist solo-occupancy residential children s homes.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can be visible, accountable and deeply involved in the day-to-day life of the home. At Arbour Healthcare Group, our leaders do not lead from a distance. They lead with presence, purpose and professional curiosity.
About the role
As Registered Children s Home Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, effective and compliant running of the home.
You will lead your team to deliver high-quality, child-centred care that is aligned with CIW expectations, statutory requirements, safeguarding responsibilities and Arbour Healthcare Group s values.
You will be accountable for embedding the RESET Care Model, developing your staff team, maintaining high standards of care, driving quality improvement and ensuring every young person is supported to feel seen, heard, safe and understood.
You will also be responsible for the operational, financial, regulatory and people-management duties that come with leading a residential children s home.
This is not a work-from-home leadership role. You will be present in the home, visible to your team, active in practice and confident leading from the front.
Key responsibilities
Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the residential children s home
Ensure the home is safe, nurturing, well-led and compliant with CIW standards
Embed the RESET Care Model and ensure trauma-informed practice is reflected in daily care
Champion safeguarding, child protection and professional curiosity across the service
Lead, supervise, support and develop the Deputy Manager and Residential Children s Support Workers
Ensure care plans, risk assessments and placement plans are implemented, reviewed and kept up to date
Promote positive outcomes for young people across emotional wellbeing, education, health, relationships, life skills and independence
Build effective relationships with social workers, families, schools, health professionals, local authorities and external agencies
Manage incidents, safeguarding concerns and crisis situations calmly, professionally and decisively
Oversee rotas, staffing levels, supervision, appraisals, training and workforce development
Maintain accurate records and ensure high standards of digital documentation
Lead on quality assurance, audits, service improvement and preparation for inspections
Participate in the on-call rota
Role-model best practice on the floor and create a culture of accountability, learning and reflection
What we are looking for
We are looking for a strong, capable and values-led Registered Manager who understands the responsibility that comes with leading a children s home.
You will need to bring professional confidence, emotional resilience, regulatory knowledge and the ability to lead people through both progress and challenge.
You will have:
At least 2 years experience working with children in a residential care environment within the last 5 years
At least 1 year s experience in a senior role, such as Team Leader, Deputy Manager or equivalent
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People s Services, or a commitment to work towards this (we will pay for your qualification)
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and safer care practice
A good understanding of Ofsted and/or CIW regulations, inspection frameworks and compliance expectations
Experience leading, supervising and developing staff teams
The ability to manage challenging situations, incidents and crisis responses safely and professionally
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Confidence using digital systems, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and paperless care-recording systems
A clear commitment to working flexibly, including some evenings, weekends, nights and on-call responsibilities where required
The ability to lead with warmth, boundaries, consistency and accountability
What will make you successful
You will be successful in this role if you can balance care with compliance, warmth with boundaries, and ambition with professional discipline.
You must be able to hold the whole home in mind. That means the young person, the staff team, the rota, the budget, the records, the risks, the regulators and the outcomes.
You will need to be the kind of leader who notices when standards drift, steps in when practice needs support and challenges anything that does not serve the best interests of the young person.
You will also need to lead a Progress Project with or for a young person. This means driving a meaningful piece of work that shows clear evidence of a young person being challenged, supported and changed in a positive way.
What makes Arbour Healthcare Group different?
At Arbour Healthcare Group, our mission is clear: Rooted in Care. Giving Change a Chance.
We believe every young person has the right to be seen, heard, safe and supported.
Our RESET Care Model places healing, trust, emotional safety and human connection at the centre of our work. We do not simply manage behaviour. We seek to understand the unmet need, the story and the communication behind it.
We also believe staff deserve strong leadership, clear expectations and the right support to do their jobs well. As a Registered Manager, you will play a key role in creating that culture.
Why join Arbour Healthcare Group?
Permanent full-time leadership role
Opportunity to lead a specialist solo-occupancy children s home
A values-led organisation with a clear therapeutic care model
Leadership development and progression opportunities
Bespoke training linked to trauma-informed care, safeguarding and residential childcare
Enhanced annual leave allowance
Company pension scheme
Meals and essentials provided while on shift
Supportive senior leadership structure
A genuine sense of community and shared purpose
A chance to shape a home, develop a team and change the direction of a young person s life
Our expectations
This is a senior leadership role, and the expectations are high.
You will be expected to be visible, proactive, organised and accountable.
You will need to lead on the floor, not just from the office.
You will need to own your service, understand your young person, develop your team and ensure the home is always inspection-ready.
You will need to use digital systems confidently, as Arbour Healthcare Group operates paperless services.
You will need to participate in the on-call rota and fully understand the needs of your service across all shift patterns.
Most importantly, you will need to believe that change is possible, even when progress is not immediate.
Ready to give change a chance?
If you are an experienced children s residential leader who wants to build something meaningful, lead with purpose and help young people reset the direction of their lives, we would like to hear from you - so apply now.
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Registered Children's Home Manager - Lead an Outstanding Children's Residential Service
Are you an experienced Registered Children's Home Manager, Ofsted Registered Manager, or an ambitious Deputy Children's Home Manager ready to take the next step in your career?
Balfor Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established children's residential care provider to recruit a passionate and dedicated Registered Children's Home Manager for a three-bedroom Children's Residential Home in Erdington, Birmingham.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a specialist home supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD). You'll have the opportunity to build and develop a high-performing service that delivers exceptional, therapeutic, child-centred care while achieving positive outcomes for every young person.
If you're passionate about safeguarding, leadership, Ofsted compliance, and making a lasting difference to children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As the Registered Children's Home Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the operational management, leadership, and regulatory compliance of the home. You will lead the service through registration (where applicable), ensuring the home consistently meets and exceeds Ofsted Children's Homes Regulations, the Quality Standards, and all safeguarding requirements.
Working closely with senior leadership, you will recruit, inspire, and develop a dedicated team committed to delivering outstanding residential childcare.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day management of the Children's Residential Home.
Prepare the home for Ofsted registration, inspections, and ongoing regulatory compliance.
Ensure compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, safeguarding legislation, and company policies.
Deliver outstanding, child-focused, trauma-informed, and person-centred care.
Create a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where children can thrive.
Recruit, lead, motivate, supervise, and develop a high-performing care team.
Complete staff supervision, appraisals, training, and performance management.
Develop individual care plans, behaviour support strategies, and placement plans.
Promote excellent safeguarding practices and ensure the welfare of every child remains paramount.
Monitor incidents, risk assessments, medication management, and health and safety compliance.
Maintain accurate records, reports, audits, and statutory documentation.
Build positive relationships with Local Authorities, Ofsted, families, education providers,healthcare professionals, and external agencies.
Manage occupancy, referrals, admissions, and placement matching.
Promote continuous quality improvement across the service.
Participate in the management on-call rota.
Essential Requirements
We're looking for someone who has:
At least 2 years' management experience within a Children's Residential Home.
Experience as a Registered Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to progress.
Excellent knowledge of Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards.
Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and children's legislation.
Experience supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and/or Learning Disabilities (LD).
Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare, Children & Young People, or equivalent.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete).
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable Experience
Experience opening or registering a new Children's Home.
Knowledge of attachment theory, trauma-informed practice, and therapeutic care.
Experience managing budgets and financial performance.
Understanding of Local Authority referral and placement processes.
Previous experience achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted inspections.
Flexible approach to working hours and operational needs.
Why Join Us?
We believe exceptional care starts with exceptional leaders.
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Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Ongoing professional development and funded training
Supportive senior leadership team
Opportunity to shape and develop a new or growing service
Free on-site parking
Discounted food and refreshments
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Positive, collaborative working culture
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Registered Children's Home Manager, Children's Residential Manager, Ofsted Registered Manager, or a talented Deputy Children's Home Manager looking to progress your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of children and young people by leading a high-quality residential childcare service where every child is supported to achieve their full potential.
Balfor Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and all safer recruitment requirements. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Ready to open a new children s home? Join this well established, growing organisation in 2026 to develop as a Registered Children s Home Manager!
Who will you be working for?
This therapeutic PACE led organisation is currently in a growth phase! They currently operate 9 children s homes and an independent SEMH school across the West Midlands, 7 of these homes have been inspected (3 Good, 3 Outstanding & 1 RI Home), including both EBD and LD registrations.
This organisation has pioneered residential childcare in the West Midlands since 2017 and are run by an impressive team of therapeutic and clinical professionals, including a specialist CAMHs consultant with 20 years experience in psychiatry and a senior director within the healthcare and education sector.
This is an incredibly exciting time for the company as they look to build upon their already incredible growth over the last eight years, all the while developing their services and practice to create opportunities and positive outcomes for their staff and children.
The Package & Benefits:
What Will The Role Entail?
As a Registered Children s Home Manager, you will be the backbone of the home. You will pull from your extensive experience working in children s homes to manage and lead your passionate team to ensure smooth operation of the home, second-to-none delivery of care for young people, and Ofsted excellence.
The Successful Registered Children s Home Manager Candidate Will Excel At:
Requirements for the Registered Children s Home Manager role:
If you are keen to discuss the Registered Children s Home Manager vacancy further, have more questions, or this one isn t quite the right fit, please don t hesitate to reach out!
Any successful candidates will, as per Safer Recruitment guidelines, undergo an enhanced DBS check, references, and an employment history verification.
Homes Manager / Registered Children's Home Manager
Location: Southport, Merseyside
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 DOE (plus overtime available)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday Friday, 8:00am 4:00pm
Home Size: 2/3 bed children's home
To apply for this exceptional opportunity please call Tabitha at Purosearch on (phone number removed) or send your CV direct to (url removed)
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