Registered Manager

Connective Career Pathways; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Connective Careers in Great Barr, Birmingham is hiring a Registered Manager to lead a children’s home supporting learning disability needs. This role blends hands-on operational leadership with oversight of care, communication and outcomes, ensuring each child’s needs and preferences are respected.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with families, social workers and health professionals, maintain safeguarding standards and prepare for inspections.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of residential childcare experience within the last five years, including at least one year supervising or managing staff.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent, or progress towards it.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding, children’s home practice, care planning and Ofsted expectations.
• Confident leadership with ability to write clear, accountable records.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the home, keeping children’s safety, wellbeing and progress at the centre of decisions.
• Lead, supervise and develop the staff team, promote consistent practice and address performance or practice concerns promptly.
• Oversee individual care plans, communication approaches, risk assessments and positive behaviour support.
• Work with families, social workers, health professionals and education services to coordinate support.
• Maintain safeguarding standards, accurate records, quality assurance and inspection readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication

Care planning

OFSTED readiness

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Connective Careers is recruiting for a Registered Manager in Great Barr, Birmingham.

Pay: £55,000-£65,000 per year

Contract: Permanent

Hours and shift patterns: To be discussed.

About the role

Lead a children's home supporting learning disability needs. The role combines hands-on operational leadership with oversight of individualised care, communication and positive outcomes. You will help the team provide consistent support that respects each child's needs, preferences and abilities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the home, keeping children's safety, wellbeing and individual progress at the centre of decisions.
• Lead, supervise and develop the staff team, promote consistent practice and address performance or practice concerns promptly.
• Oversee individual care plans, communication approaches, risk assessments and positive behaviour support.
• Work with families, social workers, health professionals and education services to coordinate support.
• Maintain safeguarding standards, accurate records, quality assurance and inspection readiness.

Essential requirements

• Normally at least two years of residential childcare experience within the last five years, including at least one year supervising or managing staff.
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, an equivalent qualification, or active progress towards it.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding, children's home practice, care planning and Ofsted expectations.
• Confident leadership, clear written records and the ability to make calm, accountable decisions.
• Experience supporting children or young people with learning disabilities.

Preferred

• A full driving licence is preferred.
• Experience of positive behaviour support and adapting communication to individual needs.