Dual Registered Manager

search; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Ongoing professional development and培训

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Wellbeing initiatives

Refer-a-friend incentive

Company events

Job summary

Search is recruiting for an experienced Dual Registered Manager to oversee six 3-bed children’s homes in the Birmingham area. The role requires a proven Registered Manager with strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and a track record of operational performance across multiple services.

The position offers a £90,000 annual package (inclusive of bonuses), with opportunities for development and progression within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent recognised qualification) is required.
• Proven experience as a Registered Manager within children's residential care is essential.
• Experience managing multiple homes, a dual-registered service, or several larger residential provisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight across six 3-bed children's homes.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards and Children’s Homes Regulations.
• Lead and develop Registered Managers and staff teams to achieve excellence.
• Drive accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee safeguarding, quality assurance, staffing, occupancy, and budgets.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Decision making

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Dual Registered Manager - Children's Residential Services (EBD)
Location: B24, Birmingham
Salary: 90,000 per annum (inclusive of performance bonuses)

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional and highly experienced Dual Registered Manager to oversee six established 3-bed children's homes located within close proximity in the B24 area. The homes provide high-quality care and support for children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is a senior leadership position requiring an accomplished Registered Manager with a demonstrable history of successfully managing children's residential services. This role is not suitable for Deputy Managers, aspiring Registered Managers, or candidates seeking their first Registered Manager position. Applicants must already have substantial experience operating as a Registered Manager within children's residential care and be confident leading multiple services, driving operational performance, and maintaining consistently high standards of care and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across six 3-bed children's homes.
• Ensure all homes consistently meet or exceed Ofsted standards and Children's Homes Regulations.
• Lead, support, and develop Registered Managers and wider staff teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Drive a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee safeguarding, quality assurance, compliance, staffing, occupancy, and financial performance across all services.
• Develop strong relationships with local authorities, commissioners, families, and partner agencies.
• Monitor service performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement effective action plans.
• Promote positive outcomes and therapeutic, child-centred care across every home.

Essential Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent recognised qualification).
• Current or previous experience as a Registered Manager within children's residential care is essential.
• Proven experience managing multiple homes, a dual-registered service, or several larger residential provisions.
• Extensive knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding legislation, and Children's Homes Regulations.
• Strong operational leadership with experience managing budgets, occupancy, compliance, and service performance.
• Demonstrable ability to lead, mentor, and develop management teams.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Salary & Benefits

• 90,000 annual package (inclusive of performance bonuses)
• Competitive annual leave entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development and funded training
• Career progression opportunities within the organisation
• Supportive senior leadership team
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Recognition and reward programmes
• Refer-a-friend incentive scheme (where applicable)
• Company events and employee recognition initiatives

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced residential childcare leader to oversee a portfolio of established homes and play a key role in delivering exceptional outcomes for children and young people. You'll join an organisation committed to high standards, strong leadership, and continuous improvement, with the autonomy and support to lead multiple successful services. Please note: Applications will only be considered from candidates with proven Registered Manager experience within children's residential care. This is not a development or first-registration opportunity.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.