Registered Children's Home Manager

Purosearch Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Birmingham seeks a dedicated Children's Home Manager to lead a new residential home. Ideal for a passionate leader committed to delivering high-quality care. This full-time role requires 2+ years of experience in children's residential care, including supervisory experience, along with relevant qualifications. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. Join a supportive environment that offers opportunities for growth and meaningful impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term incentive plan

Comprehensive induction

Management Development Training Programme

Employee Assistance Service

Wellbeing Programme

Recommend-a-Friend scheme

Team Rewards

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care, including 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of Quality Standards and legislation.
• Understanding of the needs of children with behavioural and emotional difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Develop tailored, person-centred care plans for each young person.
• Lead and support a high-performing staff team.
• Ensure the home achieves at least a 'Good' Ofsted rating.
• Manage complaints and safeguarding issues.
• Promote a safe and nurturing culture within the home.

Skills

Passion for improving lives of young people

Strong leadership skills

Confidence in communication (written and verbal)

Organizational and planning skills

Understanding of trauma-informed practice

Education

Level 3 Children’s Residential Care qualification

Level 5 Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Children's Home Manager
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (DOE)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and committed Children’s Registered Manager to lead and open a new Intake and Assessment residential home. This role is ideal for a passionate leader who is driven to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care and create lasting positive outcomes for young people.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 (DOE)
• Long-term incentive plan linked to leadership contribution
• Comprehensive induction to fully support you into your role
• Management Development Training Programme and ongoing leadership development
• Excellent employee benefits, including:
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Service
• Wellbeing Programme
• Recommend-a-Friend scheme
• Team Rewards (discounted restaurants, family days out)
• Long Service Awards

The Role

The successful candidate will ensure the home achieves at least a “Good” Ofsted rating and will be responsible for:

• Developing tailored, person-centred care plans for each young person
• Building, leading and supporting a high-performing staff team
• Creating effective systems to ensure young people are fully consulted about their care
• Allocating Key Workers and overseeing the delivery of individual care plans
• Upholding exceptional care standards aligned with regulatory requirements and the Home’s Statement of Purpose
• Managing complaints, safeguarding issues and child protection concerns
• Working collaboratively with families and multi-agency professionals
• Attending and contributing to care planning and review meetings
• Promoting a safe, nurturing and positive culture within the home
• Managing resources and budgets effectively to ensure the home operates successfully

Essential Requirements

• A genuine passion for improving the lives of young people
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care, including 1 year in a supervisory role within the past 5 years
• Level 3 Children’s Residential Care qualification (essential)
• Level 5 Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (preferred). Candidates without this must enrol within 6 months
• Strong understanding of Quality Standards, SCCIF, legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Strong organisational, planning, budgeting and leadership skillsConfident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and the needs of children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties
• Full UK driving licence

Why Apply?

This is a chance to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering exceptional care. You’ll be part of a supportive leadership environment with opportunities to grow, develop, and progress your career while making a meaningful difference every day.