Dual Registered Manager - Luxury Children's Homes

Job Title: Dual Registered Manager – Luxury Children’s Homes
Location: Great Barr & Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, UK
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum + Performance Bonus

Job Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and experienced Dual Registered Manager to lead two brand-new luxury children’s homes in North Birmingham. This role is ideal for a motivated individual seeking to make a significant impact in a high-standard, child-centred environment. The Dual Registered Manager will oversee two 2-bed homes located in Great Barr and Handsworth Wood, ensuring exceptional care and compliance with regulatory standards. If you are passionate about providing a nurturing, high-quality environment for children and have experience managing residential services, this is the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage two luxury children’s homes in Great Barr and Handsworth Wood, ensuring seamless operational delivery across both sites.
• Build and develop a dedicated team, including Deputy Managers, Senior Support Workers, and Residential Support Workers.
• Implement and uphold the therapeutic PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy) model within the homes.
• Maintain high standards of care, ensuring compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted requirements.
• Foster a positive, child-centred environment that promotes the well-being and development of children in care.
• Collaborate with the Registered Individual (RI) to ensure smooth service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets, staffing rotas, and operational procedures effectively.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the service, including planning for the future and maintaining high standards of quality.

Requirements:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Proven experience as a Registered Manager with a track record of "Good" or "Outstanding" Ofsted ratings, or extensive Deputy Manager experience ready to step up.
• Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and therapeutic models such as PACE.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain high standards of care.
• Passionate, child-centred, and committed to delivering luxurious standards of service.
• Willingness to wait for the right candidate with a notice period of approximately 3 months.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.