Registered Manager- Residential Childcare

AOB Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AOB Recruitment is seeking a Registered Manager for a Children's Home in Birmingham. The successful candidate will lead the team, ensure high standards of care, manage budgets, and foster a supportive environment for young people. Ideal candidates will have a Level 5 Diploma and at least two years of experience in a children's residential setting. This role requires leadership and strong organizational skills to meet regulatory requirements and support staff development.

Qualifications

• Management qualification at Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• At least 2 years in a managerial role within a children’s residential setting.
• Proven management skills and financial management experience.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the management and leadership of the Children’s Home.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and company policies.
• Manage budgets and staffing resources to achieve high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care for Children and Young People

Job description

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Registered Manager- Residential Childcare, Birmingham

Client: AOB Recruitment

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f26768cc0238

Job Views: 49

Posted: 24.06.2025

Expiry Date: 08.08.2025

Job Description:

We have current vacancies in:

• Handsworth
• Selly Park
• Erdington
• Smethwick
• Cotteridge

Job Purpose:

To take overall responsibility for the management and leadership of the Children’s Home as the Registered Manager, promoting high standards of care in line with regulatory bodies.

The Registered Manager will ensure young people receive excellent emotional and physical care in a safe, nurturing, and comfortable environment, supported by a staff team that fosters positive values and a fulfilling childhood.

To lead and manage staff and resources to achieve high standards, exceeding regulatory requirements.

To manage the home’s budget, ensuring viability and meeting key performance indicators for people, quality, and performance.

Key focus areas include:

• Safety
• Providing quality service to young people
• Safer recruitment
• Supporting staff development
• Financial sustainability and managing costs

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring staff understand their roles and responsibilities
• Compliance with statutory and legislative requirements
• Adherence to company policies and procedures
• Collaboration with Local Authorities and professionals
• Preparing reports for statutory reviews
• Maintaining health and safety standards
• Implementing quality assurance practices
• Managing budgets and expenditure
• Monitoring young people's allowances and purchases
• Investigating financial irregularities
• Maintaining a positive work environment
• Recruiting high-caliber staff and fostering engagement
• Performance management and staff development
• Handling disciplinary and other HR matters
• Upholding health, safety, equality, and diversity policies
• Managing staff rotas and resource deployment
• Working in partnership with young people, families, and agencies
• Arranging admissions and ensuring high-quality care
• Facilitating social activities and care plan reviews

Knowledge / Education / Skills:

Knowledge of statutory requirements for residential care, including Children’s Homes Regulations and Health and Safety legislation.

Management qualification at Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care for Children and Young People or equivalent, with full OFSTED registration.

Proven management skills, organizational abilities, and financial management experience.

Experience:

At least 2 years in a managerial role within a children’s residential setting.

Responsibility:

Leadership influence without direct line management, responsibility for equipment and records, and safeguarding responsibilities.