Registered Manager Children's Residential Home

Corus Consultancy Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a confident leader to establish and manage a new children's home. This role focuses on creating a nurturing environment for children aged 8-17 with complex needs. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of care and compliance while collaborating with families and local authorities. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in children's lives from day one.

Benefits

Competitive salary with on-call enhancements

Full support through Ofsted registration process

Ongoing CPD and leadership training

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a residential children's care setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Register and lead a new children's home in line with Ofsted regulations.
• Recruit, train, and manage a trauma-informed staff team.
• Drive high standards of care, safety, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Team Building

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care

Job description

Are you ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact?

We believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing home where they can thrive. This is your opportunity to shape a new service from the ground up, create a high-performing team, and deliver life-changing outcomes for children and young people aged 8-17 with trauma, SEND, and complex emotional needs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Register and lead a new children's home in line with Ofsted and Children's Homes Regulations 2015
2. Recruit, train, and manage a trauma-informed staff team
3. Drive high standards of care, safety, and compliance
4. Create and embed a positive, supportive culture where children feel valued and heard
5. Work collaboratively with families, local authorities, and external professionals
6. Manage budgets and maintain a warm, homely, and high-quality living environment

You'll Need To Have:

1. Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent)
2. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or be working towards it)
3. Minimum 2 years' experience in a residential children's care setting
4. Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, and care planning
5. Leadership experience and a track record of building effective teams
6. A full UK driving licence and access to a car

Desirable Experience:

1. Prior registration as a Registered Manager with Ofsted
2. Experience setting up new services or homes
3. Knowledge of trauma-informed, therapeutic, or SEND-focused care
4. Local authority partnership or commissioning background

What You'll Get:

1. Competitive salary with on-call enhancements
2. Full support through Ofsted registration process
3. Ongoing CPD and leadership training
4. The chance to lead and shape a service from day one
5. Supportive leadership team and values-driven culture

Be part of something meaningful.

If you're a confident leader who wants to make a real difference in children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.