Senior Registered Manager - Children's Home (Ofsted Ready)

Brook Street; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership

Ofsted registration

Service development

Focus on child-centred care

Job summary

Brook Street is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home in the Coleshill/Birmingham area. You will own the Ofsted registration process, ensure regulatory compliance and drive high standards of care and safeguarding for young people.

The role requires strong leadership, 2+ years in children's residential care, 1+ year managerial experience, and a passion for trauma-informed, therapeutic approaches. Driving license and flexibility for on-call are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• At least 2 years' experience in children's residential care.
• At least 1 year of managerial experience as a Registered Manager.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted requirements, Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Excellent safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Experience supporting young people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and complex behaviours.
• Experience of therapeutic and/or trauma-informed care.
• Strong leadership, communication and staff development skills.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Flexibility to participate in the on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the Ofsted registration process.
• Ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Maintain Ofsted inspection readiness and aim for Good or Outstanding.
• Prepare for Regulation 44 visits and implement required actions.
• Provide strong leadership and support to the staff team.
• Recruit, induct, supervise and develop staff.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
• Ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed.
• Oversee care plans, placement plans and risk assessments.
• Embed therapeutic, trauma-informed and PBS approaches.
• Promote positive outcomes across health, education, wellbeing, independence and social development.
• Build relationships with LA, social workers, schools, CAMHS, families and commissioners.
• Lead quality assurance, audits and continuous service improvement.
• Support referrals and maintain occupancy levels.
• Maintain accurate records, policies and procedures.
• Oversee care management and rota systems.
• Participate in on-call rota as required.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Staff development

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

On-call flexibility

Driving licence

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Brook Street is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home in the Coleshill/Birmingham area. You will own the Ofsted registration process, ensure regulatory compliance and drive high standards of care and safeguarding for young people.

The role requires strong leadership, 2+ years in children's residential care, 1+ year managerial experience, and a passion for trauma-informed, therapeutic approaches. Driving license and flexibility for on-call are essential.