Location: Moseley, Birmingham
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Balfor Recruitment is delighted to partner with a well-established and supportive three-bedroom residential home that cares for children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties and Learning Disabilities.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Children’s Residential Registered Manager or a Deputy looking for a step up, to lead and develop a high-quality children’s home. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional who is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where young people can thrive, achieve positive outcomes, and enjoy fulfilling lives.
As the Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and leadership. You will play a key role in shaping the service from the ground up, including preparing for registration and inspection.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the home's setup, registration, and inspection readiness, ensuring full regulatory compliance and quality standards.
* Recruit, develop, and manage a high-performing staff team in partnership with senior leadership.
* Provide effective leadership across all service operations, including safeguarding, compliance, quality assurance, and communication.
* Deliver person-centred care, assessing children's needs and implementing tailored care and placement plans to achieve positive outcomes.
* Promote safeguarding, child protection, and the rights and wellbeing of young people at all times.
* Oversee staff performance through supervision, appraisals, training, and continuous professional development.
* Maintain accurate records, reports, risk assessments, and operational documentation.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement, high standards, and accountability.
* Monitor daily practices, including health, hygiene, housekeeping, and care delivery.
* Build and maintain positive relationships with families, stakeholders, and the wider community.
* Participate in the on-call rota, providing out-of-hours management support as required.
Essential Criteria
* Minimum of 2 years’ managerial experience within children’s residential services.
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practices.
* Understanding of children’s home regulations and quality standards.
* Experience of inspections and regulatory frameworks.
* Level 3/4 qualification in Children & Young People (or equivalent).
* Willingness to work towards (or already hold) Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Knowledge of attachment theory within children’s homes.
* Experience managing budgets.
* Understanding of referral processes.
* Flexible approach to working hours and patterns.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary package.
* Free on-site parking.
* Discounted food and drink.
* Casual dress environment.
* Opportunity to shape and lead a high-quality service and ongoing professional development and career progression.
Apply Now
If you are a motivated and experienced leader looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.
Join us in creating a safe, supportive, and inspiring home where children can truly thrive
Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year