Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
£50,000 - £58,000
Permanent
Registered Manager – Dual Children’s Homes (EBD) – Birmingham
Location: Birmingham (B9 postcode)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £50,000 – £58,000 per year (negotiable based on experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, flexible working
Are you an experienced Children's Home Registered Manager seeking a new leadership challenge, or a strong Deputy Manager ready for the next step?
We are seeking a dedicated Registered Manager to lead and oversee two children's homes in Birmingham - B9 postcode area. This is an exceptional opportunity to manage dual EBD homes, supporting young people aged 8-18 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. If you are committed to delivering consistent, high-quality, therapeutic care and have a strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
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Dual Home Leadership: Oversee daily management of two EBD children’s homes on Daniel Road.
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Team Development: Lead, support, and develop two dedicated teams to provide child-centred, therapeutic environments.
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Ofsted Compliance: Maintain full compliance with Ofsted and Children’s Homes Regulations across both services.
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Care Planning: Design and manage personalised care plans meeting emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs.
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Safeguarding: Take overall responsibility for safeguarding in both homes, ensuring quality assurance through audits and continuous improvement.
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Staff Culture: Recruit, mentor, and train staff, fostering a trauma-informed, supportive, and learning-focused culture.
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Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate effectively with local authorities, social workers, schools, health professionals, and families.
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Operational Management: Manage rotas, staffing, budgets, and resources efficiently across both settings.
What We're Looking For:
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Experience: Proven experience in managing or deputising within a children’s residential care setting.
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EBD Expertise: Strong experience supporting young people with EBD/challenging behaviours.
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Leadership: Demonstrated strong leadership, resilience, and decision-making skills.
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Regulatory Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations, safeguarding law, and Ofsted expectations.
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Dual-Site Ability: Capability to effectively lead operations across dual sites.
Requirements:
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Qualification: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
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Senior Role Experience: Minimum 2 years in a senior role within children’s residential care.
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Specialised Understanding: Sound understanding of trauma-informed care and safeguarding legislation.
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Driving Licence: Full driving licence preferred (for travel between homes and emergency cover).
Why Work With Us?
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Join a supportive, growing provider dedicated to transforming lives.
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Lead two homes in a high-impact, highly rewarding role.
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Opportunity to shape consistent, therapeutic environments where children thrive.
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Competitive salary with negotiation based on experience.
Ready to make a real difference and take the next step in your career? Interviews are taking place next week!
Apply now!
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