Children's Residential Manager

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed Registered Children’s Home Manager to manage a brand new small children’s residential service based in central Birmingham, West Midlands area. You will be working for an exciting brand new care provider.

This is therapy based children's residential care home seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead the home from pre-registration through to full commissioning and beyond

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day care, supervision, and quality assurance across all 9 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 any 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

Preferred Experience

• Experience in children's residential care as a registered manager
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or 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

**To be considered for this position you must hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and management for residential childcare or enrolled with completion within 12 months of appointment**

The successful Manager will receive an excellent salary of £60,000 - £65,000 per annum - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) plus birthday leave
• Auto-enrolment workplace pension
• Paid DBS renewal and professional registration costs
• Funded continuous professional development (CPD)
• Laptop and mobile phone for on-call/supervisory duties
• Employee assistance programme

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