Children’s Residential Registered Manager
19 hours ago
Moseley
Children’s Residential Registered Manager 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