Job Title: Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of an established children's care provider for a Registered Manager to lead a new 3-bed EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) residential home in Birmingham.

This is a unique opportunity to manage a brand-new therapeutic provision from the ground up, shaping the home's culture, embedding high-quality care, and building a committed and child-focused team.

Our client is open to applications from experienced Registered Managers and Deputy Managers ready to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the registration of the home with OFSTED and ensure ongoing full regulatory compliance

• Provide strong and effective leadership to the care team

• Promote a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach to supporting young people with complex emotional needs

• Develop and maintain individualised care plans in line with each young person's needs

• Monitor and improve the home's performance through audits, quality assurance and staff supervision

• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the service

• Lead on all OFSTED inspections, ensuring a consistent focus on meeting the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards

• Build positive relationships with families, professionals, and external agencies

• Manage the home's budget, staffing, and day-to-day operations

Requirements

Essential:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards it)

• Minimum 2 years' experience working in a senior role in a children's residential setting (Deputy or Registered Manager)

• Strong understanding of OFSTED requirements, safeguarding legislation, and The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015

• Experience working with children and young people with EBD and challenging behaviours

• Proven leadership, communication, and organisational skills

• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Previous experience setting up or registering a new children's home

• Background in therapeutic or trauma-informed care models

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience)

• Opportunity to lead a new therapeutic children's home

• Career development, training and ongoing professional support

• The chance to make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable young people

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