Registered Manager Children's Residential Home. Job in Birmingham Education & Training Jobs

Corus Consultancy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a confident leader to establish a new children's home, ensuring a nurturing environment for children aged 8-17. This role involves creating a high-performing team, managing compliance, and fostering collaboration with families and professionals. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and have the necessary qualifications and experience, we want to hear from you.

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

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

• Register and lead a new children's home in line with Ofsted and Children's Homes Regulations 2015

• Recruit, train, and manage a trauma-informed staff team

• Drive high standards of care, safety, and compliance

• Create and embed a positive, supportive culture where children feel valued and heard

• Work collaboratively with families, local authorities, and external professionals

• 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.