Children's Residential Home Manager – Lead & Improve

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Auto-enrolment workplace pension

Paid DBS renewal and professional fees

CPD funding

Laptop and mobile phone provided

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is assisting a trusted care provider to recruit a Registered Children’s Home Manager for a new central Birmingham children’s residential service. The role leads the home from pre-registration through to full commissioning, directing care, safeguarding, and compliance with Ofsted standards.

You will manage a small team, oversee inspections, implement policy and staff training, and ensure SCR accuracy, budgeting, and record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Experience as registered manager in children's residential care.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory/management role within children care services.
• Experience opening or re-registering a new home.
• Employed in at least one home rated Good or Outstanding at last inspection.
• Experience of pre-registration inspection process.
• Sound understanding of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day care, supervision, and quality assurance across all Ofsted Quality Standards.
• Prepare for and lead interim and full inspections; drive continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate lived knowledge of all policies, staffing model, and quality standards.
• Address conditions or minor works identified by Ofsted promptly.
• Maintain the Single Central Record (SCR) for all staff and key persons.
• Deliver induction and training: safeguarding, trauma-informed care, behaviour support, first aid.
• Oversee premises fit-out, fire safety, and room-by-room compliance against the Statement of Purpose.
• Procure furniture, equipment, medication storage, and Ofsted-ready IT/records systems.

Skills

Staff supervision

Quality assurance

Induction and training

Safety compliance

Inspection readiness

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is assisting a trusted care provider to recruit a Registered Children’s Home Manager for a new central Birmingham children’s residential service. The role leads the home from pre-registration through to full commissioning, directing care, safeguarding, and compliance with Ofsted standards.

You will manage a small team, oversee inspections, implement policy and staff training, and ensure SCR accuracy, budgeting, and record-keeping.