Registered Manager

Birmingham Children's Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee benefits scheme

Job summary

Birmingham Children’s Trust is recruiting a Registered Manager to lead a short breaks residential home for children with disabilities in Birmingham. You will drive child-centred practice, safeguard best interests, and oversee day-to-day operations with two Deputies and three Assistant Managers in a 24-hour service, including an on-call rota.

The role requires senior-level residential care experience, strong leadership, budget handling, and a commitment to continuous service improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a children’s residential setting at a senior level.
• 2+ years supervising staff in a care role.
• Commitment to best practice and safeguarding.
• Proven ability to lead a children’s home and manage budgets.
• Willingness to work in an on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the residential home.
• Champion child-centred practice and safeguarding procedures.
• Lead the wider Residential Services management team with Deputies and Assistants.
• Manage budgets, resources and performance data.
• Be part of and contribute to on-call rota arrangements.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Budget management

On-call availability

Childcare experience

Job description

We need you! Birmingham Children’s Trust are expanding the internal Children’s Homes portfolio. We recognise the importance of providing good quality placements to our children and young people and want to provide homes that keep children and young people close to family, peers and education.

We are excited to be recruiting for a new Registered Manager with strong leadership and childcare experience to lead our team in our residential home. This role is to manage a short breaks home for children with disabilities. The home is currently rated as GOOD and we are looking for an aspirational manager to lead the home to achieving outstanding.

As our new Registered Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the residential home. You will champion the best interests of young people, lead child-centred practice, and ensure all safeguarding procedures are followed. The role requires strong resource management and effective leadership, as well as active contribution to the wider Children’s Residential Services management team. You will be supported by two Deputy Managers and three Assistant Managers.

You will have experience of working in a children’s residential setting at a senior level, with the ability to manage staff capability successfully. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and collaborative service.

The Residential provision is a 24 hour service, applicants for these roles will be expected to be part of an on-call rota. This is shared with an established and experienced group of Registered Managers and you will be paid for the on-call shifts that you undertake.

We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.

This is role based in Birmingham so you must have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship. Please do not apply if you do not have the right to work.

Did you know:

Birmingham Children’s Trust won the Supportive Social Work Employer of the Year award at the Social Worker of the Year Awards in October 2025. James Thomas, our (BCT) Chief Executive, said: “Winning two Social Worker of the Year Awards is testament to the devotion and dedication of all our staff, from those working with and directly supporting children, young people and families to those who are providing extremely valuable support services to enable practitioners to thrive.”

About you:

• You have worked within the last 5 years, worked for at least 2 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children
• You have worked for at least one year in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role
• Be knowledgeable and prepared to adopt best practice to ensure our young people experience the very best opportunities.
• Ability to reflect on experiences, both good and bad, and be able to communicate how this has shaped your practice and ensured effective safeguarding.
• Ability to demonstrate and convince us why you are the right leader for our new home.
• Proven experience managing a children’s home.
• Strong leadership skills as you will be managing a team of dedicated and hardworking Residential staff.
• Excellent communication skills as you will be engaging with a wide range of diverse stakeholders.
• Be passionate about good quality care and enjoy being part of a team where everyone contributes and celebrates success.
• Ability to manage budgets, resources, and performance data
• Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
• Ability to work flexibly, including participation in an “on-call” rota.

Our Benefits

• Supportive peer group
• Substantial training package
• A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme which gives you the chance to drive a brand-new car for an affordable fixed monthly amount as part of a salary sacrifice initiative. With no deposits or credit checks required a range of all-inclusive driving packages
• Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use!
• Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!
• You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the Local Government Pension Scheme.

If you’re a passionate, experienced childcare professional ready to help shape young lives while driving high standards of care, we’d love to hear from you!

Onboarding Process

Please note as part of our onboarding process, the successful candidate will be required undergo a series of background checks with Experian Including Experian DBS, Right to Work, and Digital ID verification. These are essential pre-employment requirements. We will require a FULL employment history to ensure we are compliant with Schedule 2 requirements.

Additional Information

Interviews will be held in person. Interview date to be confirmed.

For further information please contact Justine Bishop (Head of Service) via [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we have received the required number of applications.

Help us to change children and young people’s lives We are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

Please note:

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Our Values

We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.

We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.

Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.

Safeguarding

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Depending on the role, you may be asked to undertake the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.

The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.

We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.