Registered Manager

Great Barr; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Barr is seeking an experienced leader to head a children’s home supporting learning disability needs. You will combine hands-on operational leadership with oversight of individualised care, communication and positive outcomes, ensuring safety and wellbeing at the centre of decisions.

You will lead the day-to-day running, supervise staff, coordinate care plans, and work with families and professionals to achieve consistent, high-quality support for each child.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Safeguarding knowledge and Ofsted expectations.
• Confident leadership with clear written records and calm, accountable decisions.
• Experience supporting children or young people with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and develop staff, promote consistent practice and address concerns promptly.
• Oversee individual care plans, communication approaches, risk assessments and positive behaviour support.
• Coordinate support with families, social workers, health professionals and education services.
• Maintain safeguarding standards, accurate records, quality assurance and inspection readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Record keeping

Decision making

Communication

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

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. Lead the day-to-day running of the home, keeping children's safety, wellbeing and individual progress at the centre of decisions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Normally at least two years of residential childcare experience within the last five years, including at least one year supervising or managing staff.

Qualifications

• 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.