Registered Children’s Home Manager – Trauma-Informed Leader

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Professional development

Leadership training

Career progression

Pension

Blue Light Card discounts

Leave entitlement

Child-focused culture

Compliance support

Job summary

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a children's home, ensuring exceptional care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance. You will coach your team, manage Ofsted readiness, and build strong relationships with local authorities to secure positive outcomes for young people.

This permanent, full-time role offers £55,000–£65,000 plus a performance bonus, supportive leadership from Responsible Individual, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience within children's residential care.
• Experience managing or supervising staff.
• Strong understanding of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding legislation and SCCIF.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to achieve.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing the daily operation of the home.
• Leading, mentoring and developing staff.
• Ensuring safeguarding remains at the centre of practice.
• Maintaining compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and SCCIF requirements.
• Preparing for and managing Ofsted inspections.
• Managing budgets and resources effectively.
• Overseeing care planning, risk assessments and placement planning.
• Building strong relationships with local authorities, professionals and families.
• Driving continuous improvement and quality assurance.
• Participating in the management on-call rota.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a children's home, ensuring exceptional care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance. You will coach your team, manage Ofsted readiness, and build strong relationships with local authorities to secure positive outcomes for young people.

This permanent, full-time role offers £55,000–£65,000 plus a performance bonus, supportive leadership from Responsible Individual, and ongoing