Registered Childrens Home Manager

Meridian Business Support; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Registered Manager to lead a children's home in Sutton Coldfield. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of young people while working within a supportive and forward-thinking organization. You will develop tailored care plans, foster a strong team, and ensure high-quality standards are met. With a competitive salary of up to £60,000 and a range of attractive benefits, this position is perfect for someone dedicated to improving the lives of children in care. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your growth!

Benefits

Employee Assistance Service & Wellbeing Programme

Recommend a Friend Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Team Rewards – Discounted restaurants & family days out

Long Service Awards

Comprehensive Induction

Leadership Academy

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in residential childcare with supervisory experience.
• Strong planning, organisation, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop tailored care plans and maintain high-quality standards.
• Build and retain a motivated team while ensuring effective care delivery.

Skills

Planning and Organisation

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Budget Control

Trauma Awareness

Education

Level 3 in Children's Residential Care

Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Tools

Care Planning Software

Job description

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Are you a passionate leader looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people?

Meridian Business Support is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a Ofsted-rated GOOD children’s home in Sutton Coldfield. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of young people in care while growing within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.

Your Role as a Registered Manager

1. Develop tailored care plans addressing young people’s needs holistically.
2. Build & retain a strong, motivated team with recruitment support.
3. Foster consultation & engagement with young people on their care.
4. Assign Key Workers to ensure effective care plan implementation.
5. Maintain high-quality standards in line with regulatory requirements.
6. Handle concerns & complaints, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
7. Collaborate with families, carers, and professionals to promote welfare.
8. Attend and contribute to care planning & review meetings.
9. Promote and uphold a safe, nurturing, and positive culture for the children in your care.

What We’re Looking For:

1. Passion – A genuine commitment to improving the lives of young people.
2. Experience – Minimum of 2 years in residential childcare, including 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years.
3. Qualifications:
4. Level 3 in Children's Residential Care.
5. Preferred: Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare. If not held, you must enrol within 6 months of starting.
6. Knowledge: Understanding of Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory frameworks.
7. Skills: Strong planning, organisation, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership.
8. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
9. Trauma Awareness: Understanding of children with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties, including challenging behaviour management.

Full UK Manual Driving Licence – Required for this role.

Competitive Salary & Bonus – Earn up to £60,000 with quality and commercial incentives.

Management Incentive Plan – Share in the long-term success.

Comprehensive Induction – Set up for success from day one.

Leadership Academy – Access to a structured Management Development Training Programme.

Additional Benefits – Including:

• Employee Assistance Service & Wellbeing Programme
• Recommend a Friend Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Team Rewards – Discounted restaurants & family days out
• Long Service Awards

Make a meaningful impact every day in a secure, stable, and rewarding role. Apply now to join a team that values and supports you!

Please contact Nikki on 07917658501 or email [e-mail]

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care