Responsible Manager - Children's Residential

Jupiter Recruitment

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 65,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

DBS renewal costs

CPD funded

Laptop & phone

EAP

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking a Registered Children\'s Home Manager to lead a brand new residential service in central Birmingham. The role requires overseeing care, quality standards, and inspections to ensure safe, compliant operation.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 5 Diploma or be enrolled for completion within 12 months, with extensive experience in children\'s residential care and Ofsted frameworks. 37.5 hours weekly, salary £60,000–£65,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

Experience as a registered manager in children’s residential care.
Sound knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards.
Ability to prepare for inspections and drive quality improvement.
Strong safeguarding and trauma-informed care practices.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day care, supervision, and quality assurance across the home.
Prepare for interim and full Ofsted inspections and implement improvements.
Ensure SCR is maintained and staff records are up to date.
Oversee premises compliance, safety checks, and record systems.
Deliver induction and ongoing training for safeguarding and trauma-informed care.

Skills

Leadership

Children's residential care

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision

Training & development

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed Registered Children's Home Manager to manage a brand new small children's residential service based in central Birmingham, West Midlands area. You will be working for an exciting brand new care provider.

This is therapy based children's residential care home seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead the home from pre-registration through to full commissioning and beyond

As the Manager your key responsibilities include:

Lead day-to-day care, supervision, and quality assurance across all 9 Ofsted Quality Standards
Prepare for and lead interim and full inspections; drive continuous improvement
Demonstrate lived knowledge of all policies, staffing model, and quality standards
Address any conditions or minor works identified by Ofsted promptly
Maintain the Single Central Record (SCR) for all staff and key persons
Deliver induction and training: safeguarding, trauma-informed care, behaviour support, first aid
Oversee premises fit-out, fire safety, and room-by-room compliance against the Statement of Purpose
Procure furniture, equipment, medication storage, and Ofsted-ready IT/records systems

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

Experience in children's residential care as a registered manager
Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or management role within children care services
Experience opening or re-registering a new home
Ofsted track record
Employed in at least one home rated Good or Outstanding at last inspection
Experience of pre-registration inspection process
Sound understanding of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards

To be considered for this position you must hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and management for residential childcare or enrolled with completion within 12 months of appointment

The successful Manager will receive an excellent salary of £60,000 - £65,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits: