Children's Dual Registered Home Manager

Purosearch Ltd; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KPI bonus

Full-occupancy bonus

Company pension

Additional leave

Professional development

Career progression

Long service rewards

Two homes leadership

Good Ofsted rating

Solo 2:1 home launch

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking a Dual Registered Home Manager to lead two children's residential services in the Birmingham area. You will oversee day-to-day operations, safeguarding, and care planning, while driving high-quality outcomes across both homes.

Applicants should have proven Registered Manager experience in children's residential care, with multi-site oversight and a Level 5 Diploma or equivalent, plus a strong track record in staff leadership and Ofsted readiness.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager within a children's residential setting.
• Experience managing children's residential services across more than one home.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, T&Cs and Ofsted requirements.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop staff teams to high standards.
• Experience working with Local Authorities, social workers and families.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for safe, day-to-day management of both children's homes.
• Lead the multi-home service, ensuring Good Ofsted outcomes and ongoing compliance.
• Develop new solo 2:1 home and coordinate registrations and launches.
• Oversee safeguarding, care planning, risk management and placement stability.
• Recruit, supervise, appraise and develop staff; manage budgets and shortages.
• Work with authorities and professionals to secure placements and outcomes.

Skills

Registered Manager

Children's residential

Ofsted regulations knowledge

Leadership & people management

EBD & complex needs experience

Staff development

Recruitment & supervision

Organisational skills

UK driving licence

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Dual Registered Home Manager – Children’s Residential

Location: Erdington, Birmingham, B23
Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum + additional bonus structure
Homes: 3-bed EBD home + new solo 2:1 home
Ofsted Rating: Good
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £90,000 per annum
• Additional KPI performance bonus
• Full-occupancy bonus
• Supportive and experienced senior management team
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Career progression opportunities
• Rewards and recognition for long service and loyalty
• Company pension
• Additional leave
• Employee benefits and incentives
• Opportunity to lead and develop two specialist children's homes
• Existing Good Ofsted rating across the established service
• Opportunity to shape and develop a brand-new solo 2:1 home

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager within a children's residential setting
• Experience managing children's residential services, ideally across more than one home
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Experience supporting children and young people with EBD, complex needs, trauma or emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to complete
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing staff teams
• Experience managing recruitment, supervision, performance and staff development
• Strong organisational, communication and decision-making skills
• Experience working with Local Authorities, social workers, families and other external professionals
• A track record of achieving and maintaining positive Ofsted outcomes
• Full UK driving licence
• A child-centred, therapeutic and progressive approach to leadership
• The ability to confidently oversee two homes with different placement models, including EBD and solo 2:1 provision

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the safe and effective day-to-day management of both children's homes
• Lead the established 3-bed EBD home, maintaining and building upon its existing Good Ofsted rating
• Oversee the development, registration and operational launch of the new solo 2:1 home
• Ensure both homes operate in full compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements
• Lead, inspire and develop stable, motivated and high-performing staff teams
• Create and maintain safe, nurturing and therapeutic environments for children and young people
• Oversee safeguarding, care planning, risk management and placement stability
• Ensure children's individual needs, wishes and feelings remain central to all aspects of care
• Manage recruitment, induction, supervision, performance management and ongoing staff development
• Ensure staffing levels and deployment are appropriate to the individual needs and risk profiles of each young person
• Work collaboratively with Local Authorities, social workers, families and other professionals
• Monitor quality assurance, audits, recording and regulatory compliance across both homes
• Identify areas for improvement and implement effective action plans
• Maintain effective budgetary and operational oversight
• Support occupancy and ensure both homes operate effectively and sustainably
• Monitor outcomes for children and young people and drive continuous improvement
• Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections, ensuring recommendations and actions are addressed promptly
• Work closely with the experienced senior management team to maintain high standards across the service
• Lead by example, promoting a strong culture of safeguarding, accountability and child-centred practice
• Contribute to the organisation's wider growth and development plans, with opportunities for future progression