Birmingham
£55,000 - £70,000
We are recruiting an experienced Children's Registered Manager to lead a children's residential service in Birmingham. This is a key leadership role with full responsibility for safeguarding, compliance, team performance, and the delivery of high-quality care within a regulated setting.
This opportunity would suit a manager with a strong background in service improvement and operational transformation, who can strengthen practice, embed quality standards, and drive positive outcomes for children and young people. You will join a well-established provider with a strong regional presence and a commitment to developing outstanding homes across the Midlands.
About the role
You will lead the day-to-day operation of a children's residential home, ensuring it is safe, stable, nurturing, and fully compliant with Ofsted and Children's Homes Regulations. You will play a central role in improving performance, supporting your team, and delivering a service that achieves strong outcomes for children with emotional and behavioural needs.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the daily operation of a regulated children's residential service
- Act as the Ofsted Registered Manager
- Ensure full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
- Drive continuous improvement across safeguarding, care planning, and behaviour support
- Oversee staff recruitment, supervision, training, appraisals, and rota management
- Maintain robust systems for incident reporting, risk assessments, and documentation
- Work closely with local authorities, social workers, families, and external professionals
- Monitor service performance using audits, action plans, and compliance frameworks
- Lead the home through inspections and implement improvement plans where required
- Support the development of a positive, child-centred culture across the service
Requirements
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children & Young People's Services, or willingness to complete
- Eligible to register with Ofsted
- Significant management experience within a children's residential setting
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and inspection readiness
- Experience using care management systems, compliance trackers, and electronic recording platforms
- Confident leading teams through change, improvement, or stabilisation periods
- Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
- Full UK driving licence preferred
Benefits
- Salary of £55,000 - £70,000
- Opportunity to lead improvement within a growing residential provider
- Support from experienced senior leadership and operational teams
- Strong focus on safeguarding, quality, and outcomes
- Clear progression opportunities across a leading organisation in the Birmingham region
- Ongoing training and professional development
Apply now by submitting your CV and a brief summary of your Registered Manager experience.
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