Children's Registered LD Home Manager

Purosearch Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is helping recruit for a Registered LD Home Manager role in Birmingham. This is a fully staffed, 5-bed children's home for young people with learning disabilities and EBD.

You will lead and manage day-to-day operations, ensuring high standards of care and regulatory compliance. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team, drive safeguarding and best-practice frameworks, and work to achieve positive Ofsted outcomes, stability for placements, and ongoing developmental progress for

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent (or currently working towards).
• Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People or Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in safeguarding, LD, EBD and leadership.
• Full UK driving licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day running of the children\'s home.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Manage and develop a multi-disciplinary staff team.
• Deliver safe, nurturing, therapeutic care for children and young people with LD and EBD.
• Influence Ofsted outcomes and placement stability.
• Promote wellbeing and positive outcomes for young people.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Performance management

Team development

Communication skills

Ofsted knowledge

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent (or currently working towards)

Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People or Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Evidence of ongoing professional development in safeguarding, LD and EBD and leadership

Full UK driving licence is preferred

Job description

Salary: Up to £60,000 based on experience

Location: Birmingham, B31

Job Type: Permeant, full time

• Competitive salary up to £60,000
• Ofsted Performance related bonus available
• Working for an established company (20 years+)
• Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent (or currently working towards)
• Relevant Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People or Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in safeguarding, LD, EBD and leadership
• Full UK driving licence is preferred

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children's residential setting
• Strong knowledge of learning disabilities (LD), emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), safeguarding and children's home regulations
• Demonstrable track record of achieving at least two "Good" Ofsted ratings in a leadership capacity
• Proven leadership skills, with experience in staff supervision, performance management and team development.
• Ability to effectively manage a multi-disciplinary staff team in a busy, demanding environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels.
• Clear commitment to achieving positive outcomes for young people and promoting their rights, welfare and independence.
• Experience managing or contributing to the growth or expansion of a children's residential service
• Background in working specifically with young people with complex LD and associated behaviours
• Experience of implementing new practice frameworks, models of care or quality improvement initiatives
• Competence in using electronic care recording systems and data to inform practice and service development

Step into a well-established, high-performing children's residential home that has been successfully supporting young people with learning disabilities for over 20 years. This is a rare opportunity to take the reins of a fully staffed, 5-bed home operating at full capacity, with clear potential for future growth into a larger service. Joining a stable and supportive organisation that values quality, consistency, and strong leadership, you will, as the Registered LD Home Manager, hold overall responsibility for the day-to-day running, compliance, and performance of the home while leading and developing a dedicated staff team to deliver safe, nurturing, and therapeutic care for children and young people with LD and EBD needs. Your leadership will play a key role in influencing Ofsted outcomes, placement stability, and the long-term progress and wellbeing of every young person in your care.