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Registered Manager - Children's Residential Care

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45000.00 - 46000.00 GBP / Year

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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