Registered Children's Home Manager

Jupiter Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Auto-enrolment workplace pension

DBS renewal costs paid

CPD funding

Laptop and mobile phone for on-call/su

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking a committed Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a brand new centre in central Birmingham, West Midlands. The role covers pre-registration through to full commissioning with a therapy-based care model and requires strong Ofsted and regulatory knowledge.

You will oversee care delivery, inspections, policy compliance, SCR maintenance, and staff induction. A Level 5 Diploma or equivalent is required, with a competitive salary and substantial CPD support.

Qualifications

• Experience as a registered manager in children's residential care.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory/management role within children's services.
• Experience opening or re-registering a new home.
• Strong Ofsted track record and compliance knowledge.
• Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards.
• Level 5 Diploma or enrolment with completion within 12 months.

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 policies, staffing model, and quality standards.
• Address any conditions or minor works identified by Ofsted promptly.
• Maintain the 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

Registered manager experience

Leadership

Ofsted knowledge

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

As the Manager your key responsibilities include:

• 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

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• 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
• Ofsted track record
• 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. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) plus birthday leave
• Auto-enrolment workplace pension
• 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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