Children's Registered Manager

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.