Children’s Home Registered Manager

Job Title: Registered Manager 

Location: Erdington, Birmingham (B24)

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and authoritative Registered Manager to oversee a stable, 3-bedded residential children’s home in Erdington. This home specialises in supporting young people with EBD (Emotional Behavioural Difficulties) and low-level Learning Disabilities (LD).

This is a unique opportunity within a high-quality provider and you will join a "Good" rated home with a full, permanent staff team already in place.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain a high standard of care in line with Ofsted’s Social Care Inspection Framework (SCCIF).

• Leadership: Provide strong oversight to a settled staff team, ensuring professional development and high-performance culture.

• Autonomy: Manage the day-to-day operations of a standalone home with direct support from an experienced RI and Operations Manager.

• Safeguarding: Act as the lead for safeguarding, ensuring the well-being and progress of all residents.

Requirements & Qualifications

To be considered for this £55k Registered Manager position, you must meet the following criteria:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or management role within a Children's Residential setting.

• Proven Track Record: Must have experience running a house in a Registered Manager’s absence (Acting Manager or Deputy Manager level).

• Technical Knowledge: A thorough understanding of Children’s Home Regulations and the Ofsted inspection framework is essential. You must be able to hit the ground running.

• Qualifications: NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent/working towards).

• Specialism: Direct experience with EBD and LD pathways.

Benefits of the Role

• Salary: Competitive £55,000 basic salary.

• Stability: Join a provider with 5 homes in total and 3 sites conveniently located next to each other in Erdington.

• Support: Access to a robust senior management team, including a dedicated Operations Manager and RI.

• Team: Take over a site with zero agency reliance and a full staff complement.

About the Provider

A specialised residential provider focused on quality over quantity. The Erdington cluster is well-established, offering a supportive environment for managers who value autonomy but appreciate having a strong peer network nearby.