Registered Manager - Children-s Residential Home

Corus Consultancy Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a confident leader to establish a new children's home, focusing on delivering high-quality care for children aged 8-17. This role involves building a team, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You'll have the opportunity to shape a service from the ground up and make a significant impact on children's lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary with on-call enhancements

Full support through Ofsted registration process

Ongoing CPD and leadership training

Supportive leadership team and values-driven culture

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 regulations.
• Recruit, train, and manage a trauma-informed staff team.
• Drive high standards of care, safety, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Risk Assessment

Care Planning

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:

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

Desirable Experience:

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

What You'll Get:

• Competitive salary with on-call enhancements
• Full support through Ofsted registration process
• Ongoing CPD and leadership training
• The chance to lead and shape a service from day one
• 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.