Registered Manager - Children's Residential Care Job at Brook-St Hiredonline (Birmingham)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly qualified, experienced, and compassionate Registered Manager to lead a children's residential care home in Birmingham. This is a pivotal leadership role where you will oversee the day-to-day operations of a 3-bed service supporting children and young people aged 8-18 years. You will lead the home with passion, professionalism, and a child-centred approach, ensuring the highest standards of care, full Ofsted compliance, and positive outcomes for children and young people. You will also be responsible for building, developing, and motivating a skilled and values-led staff team.

Job Responsibility

Manage the daily operations of the home, ensuring high-quality, safe, and consistent care delivery
Provide strong, visible leadership and foster a positive, supportive, and professional team culture
Lead, mentor, and inspire the care team to deliver exceptional, child-centred care using DDP and the PACE model
Ensure effective staffing, supervision, appraisals, training, and rota management
Develop, implement, and regularly review individualised care plans that reflect the needs, risks, and aspirations of each child
Promote positive relationships, emotional regulation, and trauma-informed practice
Build and maintain strong relationships with children, families, and carers to support stability and positive outcomes
Liaise effectively with social workers, healthcare professionals, education providers, and external agencies to coordinate comprehensive care delivery
Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and safeguarding legislation
Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns and incidents
Carry out Regulation 45 Quality of Care Reviews and implement service improvements
Oversee medication administration in line with healthcare regulations and best practice
Maintain accurate, timely, and professional records relating to children, staff, and service operations
Ensure policies, procedures, and risk assessments are up to date and implemented effectively
Monitor health & safety, fire safety, and environmental standards within the home
Prepare the service for inspections and ensure ongoing inspection readiness

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a children's residential care home within the past 5 years
At least 1 year's proven experience in a senior leadership or management role supervising staff in a care setting
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
Strong working knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding procedures, and children's residential legislation
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children, families, and professionals
Strong organisational, leadership, and decision-making skills
Ability to develop detailed care plans and manage competing priorities
A genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people

Nice to have

Experience managing a small or start-up children's home
Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice, attachment theory, and therapeutic care models

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