Children’s Residential Registered Manager
Urgent - Children’s Residential Registered Manager
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 setup and preparation of the home to ensure readiness for registration and inspection.
- Ensure the home meets and exceeds all regulatory standards and quality frameworks.
- Work closely with senior leadership to recruit, onboard, and develop a skilled staff team.
- Provide strong leadership, direction, and management across all aspects of the service.
- Promote safeguarding, child protection, and the rights of young people at all times.
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred care that achieves positive outcomes.
- Assess and review the needs of children, developing tailored care and placement plans.
- Manage staff performance through supervision, appraisals, and ongoing development.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, reports, and documentation.
- Conduct and oversee risk assessments for all activities and operational duties.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high standards.
- Monitor staff practices including daily routines, health, hygiene, and housekeeping.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders, families, and the wider community.
- Participate in an on-call rota to provide out-of-hours management support.
- Oversee all operational aspects including safeguarding, compliance, communication, and quality assurance.
- 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.
- Willingness to work towards (or already hold) Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
- 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.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression.
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Children’s Residential Registered Manager in Birmingham employer: Balfor Recruitment group
Balfor Recruitment is an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a supportive and rewarding environment for Teaching Assistants. Located in Southend-on-Sea, we offer competitive pay, ongoing training, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people facing educational challenges. Join our passionate team and benefit from dedicated support while helping shape brighter futures for students in need.
