Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home Leader

Portman Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Portman Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home in Sutton Coldfield. The home supports up to five young people aged 8–18, with admissions up to age 17, and focuses on child-centred care to help them develop independence and recognise their strengths.

You will oversee leadership, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance, while developing staff and ensuring high standards of care for young people with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• A recognised Social Work qualification or a Level 4+ equivalent relating to work with children.
• A Level 4+ management or leadership qualification; Level 5 Diploma noted in the job description.
• Enhanced DBS check suitable for working with children.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Residential care experience within the last five years; supervision/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the staff team through supervision, mentoring and professional development.
• Managing recruitment, staffing, workforce planning and training.
• Overseeing referrals, admissions and care practices to meet young people’s needs.
• Ensuring assessments, care plans, risk assessments and activity programmes are in place and reviewed.
• Monitoring care quality and compliance with Ofsted requirements and local guidance.
• Investigating incidents, complaints and safeguarding as per procedures.
• Building relationships with local authorities, social workers, therapists, Ofsted and other professionals.
• Managing budgets, occupancy, and temporary cover/agency use.
• Promoting a safe, child-centred environment and staying updated with legislation.

Skills

Driving license (UK)

Residential care experience

Staff supervision experience

SEMH experience

Looked-after children's law knowledge

Education

Social Work qualification Level 4+

Management/Leadership qualification Level 4+

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services

Job description

Portman Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home in Sutton Coldfield. The home supports up to five young people aged 8–18, with admissions up to age 17, and focuses on child-centred care to help them develop independence and recognise their strengths.

You will oversee leadership, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance, while developing staff and ensuring high standards of care for young people with diverse needs.