Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home

Reference: 4839408Job ID: 5421301Posted: 2026-10-21Closing date: 2027-01-19Location: Birmingham, West MidlandsSalary: Negotiable depending on the experience (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Healthcare & Medical / Social Care and Social Work ManagementCompany: HaysConsultant: Agne Minkeviciute-MiklusieneHays office: London-City — 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone: 0333 010 5249Email: agne.miklusiene@hays.comHays are working on behalf of an ambitious and growing children's residential care provider to recruit a Registered Manager for their first children's home in Birmingham.This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation at an exciting stage of growth and play a key role in establishing a high-quality residential service for children and young people. The home will initially support up to two children, with longer-term plans for expansion across the region.The provider is committed to delivering outstanding, child-centred care within a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment, where children are supported to achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.Your new roleAs Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, management and day-to-day operation of the children's home, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, compliance and performance.This opportunity would suit either an experienced Registered Manager or a highly experienced Deputy Manager who is ready to take the next step into their first Registered Manager position.Key responsibilities will include:Leading the set-up, development and ongoing management of the home.Ensuring compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements.Creating a positive, safe and child-centred culture that promotes excellent outcomes for children and young people.Leading, mentoring and developing the staff team through effective supervision, performance management and training.Overseeing safeguarding practice and working closely with Local Authorities, Ofsted, Police, LADO and other relevant agencies.Managing admissions, matching assessments and placement decisions.Building and maintaining strong relationships with social workers, commissioners, placement teams, education providers and healthcare professionals.Monitoring service quality through audits, action plans, Regulation 44 and Regulation 45 processes.Ensuring all records, care plans, risk assessments and regulatory documentation are maintained to a high standard.Supporting children to achieve positive outcomes in education, emotional wellbeing, health, independence and family relationships.What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will have:Experience supporting the registration or opening of a children's home.Experience preparing for and managing Ofsted inspections.Experience working with council commissioners, regional frameworks, DPS tenders, contract monitoring and fee negotiations.Strong knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and safeguarding legislation.QCF Level 3 – Children and Young People or equivalentExperience leading safeguarding practice and working effectively with external safeguarding agencies.Experience working with Local Authorities, social workers, commissioning teams and placement teams.Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.A full UK driving licenceThe right to work in the UK.The following would be advantageous:Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.Previous experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager.We welcome applications from experienced Deputy Managers who have strong residential childcare leadership experience and are ready to progress into a Registered Manager role.What you'll get in returnSalary of 52,000 - 55,000 per annum (if this is below your expectations, we could look at the salary package).30 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays.Monday to Friday working pattern.Opportunity to establish and lead a brand-new children's home.Excellent long-term career progression opportunities as the organisation grows.If you are an experienced Registered Manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us. #4839408 - Agne Minkeviciute-Miklusiene