Children's Registered Manager / Children's Home (Deputy Manager Considered)

Daytime Healthcare; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care provider in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Registered Manager or a Deputy Manager ready to step up. The role involves leading a team in a therapeutic, child-centred environment and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare and have at least 2 years of senior experience in children's residential care.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £600

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a senior role within children's residential care.
• Sound understanding of trauma-informed care and safeguarding legislation.
• Excellent knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, safeguarding law, and Ofsted expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop teams for a child-centred environment.
• Maintain full compliance with Ofsted and Children's Homes Regulations.
• Design and manage personalised care plans.

Skills

Leadership

Trauma-informed care

Compliance management

Staff management

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

Daytime Healthcare are assisting a Children's Home based in Birmingham to find an experienced Registered Manager or Deputy Manager that would like to step up to a Registered Manager role to join the team. This is a 4 bed home, with 1 Service User that required constant support. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a refurbished home, as part of a group with big growth plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop two teams to provide a therapeutic, child-centred environment.
• Maintain full compliance with Ofsted and Children's Homes Regulations.
• Design and manage personalised care plans that meet each child's emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs.
• Take overall responsibility for safeguarding in both homes.
• Recruit, mentor, and train staff across both homes, promoting a trauma-informed and learning-focused culture.
• Work in partnership with local authorities, social workers, schools, health professionals, and families.
• Manage rotas, staffing, budgets, and resources across both settings.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent). You could also be currently completing this.
• Minimum 2 years in a senior role within children's residential care.
• Sound understanding of trauma-informed care and safeguarding legislation.
• Full driving licence preferred due to travel between homes and emergency cover responsibilities.
• Excellent knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, safeguarding law, and Ofsted expectations.
• Proven experience supporting young people with EBD/challenging behaviours.
• Experience managing or deputising in a children's residential care setting.

We welcome applications from experienced Registered Managers, as well as strong Deputies ready to take the next step with support.

There is a referral bonus of £600 applicable if you know anyone who would be interested!