Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Job Description

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home (EBD & LD)

Birmingham | £55,000 – £70,000 + Performance Bonus | Full-Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced Registered Manager with a proven Ofsted track record? We are looking for a passionate and driven leader to manage a children's residential home in Birmingham. Both EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties) and LD (Learning Disabilities) settings are available — choose the environment that best matches your expertise.

This is one of the most competitive packages in the sector, with a salary up to £70,000 plus a performance bonus scheme that rewards outstanding leadership and Ofsted outcomes.

THE ROLE

As Registered Manager, you will hold full Ofsted registration responsibility for the home, ensuring compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards. You will lead a dedicated team to deliver outstanding care for children and young people with complex needs.

Key responsibilities:

- Hold full Ofsted registration and ensure all regulatory requirements are met

- Lead, manage, and develop your residential staff team

- Achieve and maintain a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating

- Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and placement documentation

- Embed robust safeguarding practices throughout the home

- Build positive relationships with placing authorities, social workers, and families

- Manage budgets, staffing rotas, and day-to-day operations

- Champion the physical, emotional, and educational wellbeing of every child

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Essential requirements:

- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) — mandatory

- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Registered Manager in a children's residential setting

- Demonstrable Ofsted inspection experience with positive outcomes

- Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards

- Experience supporting children with EBD, LD, SEMH, or complex needs

- Thorough understanding of safeguarding and multi-agency working

You will be:

- A calm, decisive, and resilient leader

- Passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children

- Skilled at motivating and developing staff teams

- Organised, thorough, and confident with compliance and documentation

SETTINGS AVAILABLE

EBD Setting — supporting children and young people with emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs. Experience in trauma-informed and therapeutic residential practice is highly valued.

LD Setting — supporting children and young people with learning disabilities and autism spectrum conditions. Experience in positive behaviour support and specialist LD care is essential.

SALARY & BENEFITS

- Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience & Ofsted track record)

- Performance bonus scheme linked to Ofsted outcomes

- Company pension

- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays

- Full induction and ongoing CPD

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Relocation support considered for the right candidate

HOW TO APPLY

Apply now with your CV. Please include your most recent Ofsted inspection rating and a brief overview of the settings you have managed. Shortlisting is ongoing — early applications are strongly encouraged.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. xwzovoh Equal opportunities employer.