Interim Registered Manager ( Ofsted )

Leaders in Care; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Accommodation Support

Immediate Start

Central Birmingham Location

Supportive Management

Job summary

Leaders in Care are seeking an experienced Ofsted Registered Manager to lead a Birmingham-based children’s home, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining a safe, caring environment for children and young people.

You will inspire and support a team, oversee safeguarding and care planning, and drive improvements aligned with the home’s Statement of Purpose. An immediate start is available with accommodation support and a competitive daily rate.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Strong commitment to staff development.
• Thorough understanding of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the home operates in full compliance with Ofsted Regulations, Children’s Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards.
• Provide effective leadership, management, and supervision to a team of residential care professionals.
• Oversee care and protection planning, ensuring children’s individual needs are fully met.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people, embedding a culture of safety and aspiration.
• Drive continuous improvement in line with the home’s Statement of Purpose.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Staff development

Safeguarding

Ofsted regulations

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Tools

None

Job description

Up to £500 Per Day | Accommodation Support | Supportive Management | Flexibility | Immediate Start

Leaders in Care are currently seeking an experienced Ofsted Registered Manager to take the lead in delivering a home’s Statement of Purpose, ensuring that each child and young person is provided with a safe, secure, and caring environment. You will inspire, guide, and support young people to reach their full potential in every aspect of their lives.

This role is based within Birmingham, supporting a local authority that is currently on an exciting improvement journey, with several new homes opening and progressing toward Ofsted registration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the home operates in full compliance with Ofsted Regulations, Children’s Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards.
• Provide effective leadership, management, and supervision to a team of residential care professionals.
• Oversee care and protection planning, ensuring children’s individual needs are fully met.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people, embedding a culture of safety and aspiration.
• Drive continuous improvement in line with the home’s Statement of Purpose.

Benefits:

• Flexible Working – typically 4 days per week in the home.
• Supportive Management – join a dedicated team with a strong ethos of collaboration and improvement.
• Excellent Rate of Pay – £350 per day.
• Accommodation Support – available for overnight stays if required.
• Extended Contracts – opportunity for ongoing work.
• Immediate Start – begin your next role without delay.
• Central Birmingham Location – easily accessible with good transport links.

Requirements:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent / willingness to work towards).
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a residential setting
• Gone through 1 registration
• Proven leadership and people management skills, with a strong commitment to staff development.
• Thorough understanding of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and child protection procedures.