Birmingham

£55,000 - £70,000

We are recruiting an experienced Children's Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential service in Birmingham. This is a key leadership role with full responsibility for safeguarding, compliance, team performance, and the delivery of high-quality care within a regulated setting.

This opportunity would suit a manager with a strong background in service improvement and operational transformation, who can strengthen practice, embed quality standards, and drive positive outcomes for children and young people. You will join a well-established provider with a strong regional presence and a commitment to developing outstanding homes across the Midlands.

About the role

You will lead the day-to-day operation of a children’s residential home, ensuring it is safe, stable, nurturing, and fully compliant with Ofsted and Children’s Homes Regulations. You will play a central role in improving performance, supporting your team, and delivering a service that achieves strong outcomes for children with emotional and behavioural needs.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of a regulated children’s residential service
• Act as the Ofsted Registered Manager
• Ensure full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Drive continuous improvement across safeguarding, care planning, and behaviour support
• Oversee staff recruitment, supervision, training, appraisals, and rota management
• Maintain robust systems for incident reporting, risk assessments, and documentation
• Work closely with local authorities, social workers, families, and external professionals
• Monitor service performance using audits, action plans, and compliance frameworks
• Lead the home through inspections and implement improvement plans where required
• Support the development of a positive, child-centred culture across the service

• Requirements

  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children & Young People’s Services, or willingness to complete
  • Eligible to register with Ofsted
  • Significant management experience within a children’s residential setting
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and inspection readiness
  • Experience using care management systems, compliance trackers, and electronic recording platforms
  • Confident leading teams through change, improvement, or stabilisation periods
  • Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
  • Full UK driving licence preferred

  
  

  Benefits

  • Salary of £55,000 - £70,000
  • Opportunity to lead improvement within a growing residential provider
  • Support from experienced senior leadership and operational teams
  • Strong focus on safeguarding, quality, and outcomes
  • Clear progression opportunities across a leading organisation in the Birmingham region
  • Ongoing training and professional development

  
  

  Apply now by submitting your CV and a brief summary of your Registered Manager experience.