Trauma-Informed Registered Manager - Children's Home Leader

Tradewind Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking an experienced Registered Manager for a children's residential home in the Birmingham, Wolverhampton & Dudley area. The role requires leading a team, ensuring trauma-informed care for young people with LD and EBD, and meeting Ofsted requirements.

You will drive safeguarding, care planning and regulatory compliance while building strong relationships with families and social services to support optimal outcomes for children.

Qualifications

• Holds Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Experience managing or leading a children's residential home.
• Meets Ofsted requirements to be registered as a Children's Home Registered Manager.
• Strong understanding of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Experience supporting children with LD, EBD, trauma and complex needs.
• Proven ability to lead, manage and develop residential childcare teams.
• Understanding safeguarding, risk management, behaviour support and care planning.
• Confident in managing Ofsted inspections, compliance and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the management and operation of the childrens home.
• Recruit, lead, motivate and develop a strong residential team.
• Ensure high-quality, individualised and trauma-informed care.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and protect children from harm.
• Ensure care plans, risk assessments and placement plans are accurate and reviewed.
• Maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards.
• Prepare for Ofsted inspections and uphold high standards of care.
• Monitor outcomes and implement development plans.
• Engage with families, social workers and local authorities.
• Provide staff supervision, appraisals, training and professional development.
• Manage staffing levels, rotas and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safeguarding

Regulatory compliance

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking an experienced Registered Manager for a children's residential home in the Birmingham, Wolverhampton & Dudley area. The role requires leading a team, ensuring trauma-informed care for young people with LD and EBD, and meeting Ofsted requirements.

You will drive safeguarding, care planning and regulatory compliance while building strong relationships with families and social services to support optimal outcomes for children.