Registered Manager- Solihull

Ashford Recruitment Limited; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£50,000–£60,000 salary

Performance-related bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Flexitime

Career development opportunities

Established 3-bed home

Job summary

Ashford Recruitment Limited seeks an experienced Registered Manager to lead a settled 3-bed children’s home in Solihull. You will drive high-quality care for children with EBD/SEMH, maintain safeguarding and drive compliance with regulatory standards.

The role offers a clear leadership path within an established provider, with a permanent staff team, trauma-informed care approach and focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in residential childcare.
• Experience as Registered Manager or senior management in children's residential setting.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management and performance of the children's home.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements and relevant regulations.
• Lead, supervise and develop the permanent staff team; provide coaching and performance management.
• Maintain safeguarding and welfare of children; manage care plans and risk assessments.
• Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections and monitoring visits.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Staff management

Communication

Decision making

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home

Location: Solihull
Salary: £50,000–£60,000 per annum + Performance Bonus
Home: Established 3-bed Children's Home
Provision: EBD / SEMH
Hours: Full-time
Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence required

The Opportunity

Ashford Recruitment are proud to bring to the market an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager to take responsibility for an established 3-bed children's residential home in Solihull, supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The home is part of an established and growing independent children's care provider, with four children's homes and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, therapeutic and trauma-informed care.

The home has a settled, permanent staff team with no reliance on agency workers, giving the successful Registered Manager a strong platform from which to lead, develop and continue improving the service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children's residential professional who is ready to take ownership of an established home and play a key role in its continued development.

Key Responsibilities

As Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of the home, ensuring that children receive consistently high-quality care within a safe, nurturing and supportive environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking overall responsibility for the management and performance of the children's home.
• Ensuring the home operates in line with Ofsted requirements, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Maintaining strong safeguarding practices and ensuring the welfare of children remains the priority.
• Leading, managing and developing the permanent staff team.
• Providing regular supervision, support and performance management.
• Ensuring staff receive appropriate training and professional development.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, care plans and risk assessments.
• Ensuring safeguarding concerns, incidents and allegations are appropriately managed and recorded.
• Working closely with social workers, local authorities, education providers, healthcare professionals and other agencies.
• Building and maintaining positive professional relationships with placing authorities and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring children receive individualised care that reflects their needs, wishes and feelings.
• Promoting positive outcomes for children and supporting their emotional, behavioural and educational development.
• Ensuring care plans and risk assessments are regularly reviewed and updated.
• Monitoring the quality of care and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Preparing for and supporting Ofsted inspections and monitoring visits.
• Ensuring the home remains compliant with all relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Managing staffing levels, rotas and resources effectively.
• Managing incidents, complaints and safeguarding matters appropriately.
• Working closely with the Responsible Individual and wider senior management team.
• Promoting a positive culture based around therapeutic and trauma-informed care.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety throughout the home.
• Supporting the recruitment, induction and development of staff.
• Taking an active role in the continued development and improvement of the service.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an experienced and confident Registered Manager who has a strong understanding of children's residential care and the regulatory requirements surrounding children's homes.

You will ideally have:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience within residential childcare.
• Previous experience as a Registered Manager, or significant senior management experience within a children's residential setting.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience.
• Experience working with children with EBD and/or SEMH needs.
• Experience managing and developing residential childcare teams.
• Experience with staff supervision, training and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of care planning and risk assessment.
• Experience preparing for and managing Ofsted inspections.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• The ability to make confident decisions and take responsibility for the running of the home.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.
• A full UK driving licence.

Personal Qualities

The successful candidate will be:

• Warm, approachable and child-focused.
• A strong and supportive leader.
• Calm and confident when dealing with challenging situations.
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Consistent and fair in their approach to staff and young people.
• Strong on safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Resilient and able to work effectively within a demanding environment.
• Committed to trauma-informed and therapeutic care.
• Someone who leads by example and creates a positive culture within the home.

Benefits

• £50,000–£60,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Performance-related bonus.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• Optical and dental plan.
• Pension scheme.
• Flexitime.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to manage an established 3-bed children's home.
• Permanent, settled staff team with no agency reliance.
• Support from an established and growing independent provider.
• Therapeutic and trauma-informed approach to care.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives and outcomes of children and young people.

The Opportunity

This role would suit an experienced Registered Manager who is looking for the opportunity to take ownership of an established home, work alongside a settled permanent team and become part of a growing independent organisation.

You will have the opportunity to lead the home, develop your team and continue building on the existing standards and outcomes, with support from the wider senior management team.