Children's Home Registered Manager

Job Title: Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (EBD)
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications) + Bonuses
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home in Birmingham, supporting young people aged 7–18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive environment, ensuring high standards of care and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Registered Manager based in Birmingham, your daily duties will include:

• Providing strong, child-centred leadership to a multidisciplinary care team in line with the home's ethos and values.
• Ensuring the home operates effectively in accordance with the Children’s Homes Regulations (2015) and Ofsted standards.
• Overseeing the development and review of care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour management strategies tailored to children with EBD.
• Maintaining a safe, nurturing environment where children feel valued, heard, and supported in their emotional and physical development.
• Managing the home’s budget, resources, and staffing levels efficiently, while ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations.
• Acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring robust safeguarding policies are followed and the home is prepared for Ofsted inspections.
• Supporting staff development through supervision, training, and fostering a trauma-informed, empathetic culture.
• Liaising with external stakeholders including local authorities, health professionals, and education providers to advocate for the children’s needs.

Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful as a Registered Manager, you will need:

• NVQ Level 5 Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy in a children’s residential home.
• Proven experience working with children and young people with EBD, trauma, and complex behaviours.
• In-depth knowledge of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Inspection Framework.
• Clear enhanced DBS check and full UK driving licence.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to participate in the on-call rota.

Desirable:

• Therapeutic training or experience in trauma-informed care.
• Experience achieving “Good” or “Outstanding” Ofsted ratings.
• Supporting children with additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, or mental health issues.

Benefits & Work Environment:

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews.
• Generous holiday entitlement of 28 days plus Bank Holidays.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive team environment within a well-regarded children’s home in Birmingham.

If you are a qualified Registered Manager seeking a rewarding leadership role in Birmingham, apply today!

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