Registered Children's Home Manager - Birmingham

Olive Recruit; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Wellbeing Programme

CPD opportunities

Annual leave

Job summary

Olive Recruit is seeking an Ofsted Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a brand-new 4/5-bed EBD home in Birmingham. As the founding Manager you will shape culture, values, and day-to-day operation from opening through establishment of high standards of care.

You will have Ofsted qualifications, managerial experience in childcare, and a passion for safeguarding, leadership, and continuous improvement. A generous bonus scheme and support from a Responsible Individual accompany the role.

Qualifications

• A recognised Ofsted qualification (e.g. Level 3 Diploma in Childcare or NVQ 4 in C&YP) and Level 5 Leadership and Management.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a managerial role within childcare.
• Minimum of 2 years experience within a residential childcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of child development theories and best practices.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding legislation and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the children’s care facility, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Lead quality assurance, audits, and improvement plans.
• Monitor incidents, complaints, and outcomes for children.
• Develop engaging programmes supporting physical, emotional, and educational development.
• Oversee staff induction, supervision, appraisal, and development.
• Maintain safeguarding policies and create a safe environment.
• Represent the home in meetings with local authorities and safeguarding partners.
• Oversee admin tasks, records, and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Professional development

Regulation/compliance

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare

NVQ Level 4 in Children and Young People

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Type: Full-time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £50,000 - £75,000 per annum
Location: Birmingham

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated, ambitious, and compassionate Ofsted Registered Children's Home Manager for our beautifully furnished brand-new 4/5-bed EBD home based in the heart of Birmingham. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be at the very start of something special. As the founding Registered Manager, you will have the chance to shape the culture, values, and success of a completely new service before it opens its doors. If you are looking for a role where you can truly make your mark, build a team around your vision, and create an outstanding home from day one, this opportunity offers exactly that. As part of a successful and growing group of children’s residential homes, you will not be doing this alone. We have a highly present and visible Responsible Individual who is committed to providing hands-on support throughout the registration process, opening phase, and beyond. You will benefit from strong leadership, guidance, and operational support while maintaining autonomy to establish a home that reflects your passion and expertise. This role offers the opportunity to become the face of the home’s future success and play a key role in developing another outstanding residential service within our organization. Additional bonuses are available for achieving KPI targets and securing an OFSTED Good or Outstanding inspection rating.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the children’s care facility, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement processes, including Regulation 45 reports, audits, improvement plans, and responses to Regulation 44 audits and local authority assurance visits.
• Monitor incidents, complaints, performance indicators, and outcomes for children.
• Develop and implement engaging programmes that support children’s physical, emotional, and educational development.
• Manage staff induction, supervision, appraisal, performance, and development in line with safer recruitment practices and company policy.
• Ensure staffing levels, training, and research-based practice support high-quality care delivery.
• Maintain effective communication with parents, caregivers, and external agencies to ensure collaborative approaches to child welfare.
• Conduct regular assessments of children’s progress and well-being, adapting programmed as necessary to meet individual needs.
• Ensure that safeguarding policies are always adhered to, creating a safe environment for all children.
• Manage administrative tasks related to the operation of the facility, including record keeping and reporting.
• Represent the home professionally in meetings and multi-agency settings, building strong relationships with local authorities, commissioners, and safeguarding partners while upholding organizational values, policies, and professional standards.

About You

• A recognized Ofsted qualification (e.g. Level 3 Diploma in Childcare or NVQ Level 4 Children and Young People) and Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a managerial role within a childcare setting.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within a residential childcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of child development theories and best practices.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a team.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding legislation and procedures.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: £1,500 - £2,500
• Additional performance bonuses for meeting quarterly KPIs
• OFSTED Good/Outstanding inspection bonus
• Dedicated support from an experienced and highly visible Responsible Individual
• Opportunity to lead and shape a brand-new service from registration through to opening
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Wellbeing Programme
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities
• Annual leave allowance that increases with service
• Team reward allowance to recognize and celebrate staff achievements
• Refer a qualified staff member scheme - RSWs, Seniors, Team Leaders and Deputies (£250 - £1,000)

The successful applicant will undergo a free enhanced disclosure from the disclosure barring service & other compliance checks required