St Victoria Homes is a dedicated provider of residential care for children and young people, offering safe, stable, and nurturing homes in the Birmingham Area, United Kingdom. The organisation focuses on person-centered support, helping children develop life skills, resilience, and positive future outcomes. St Victoria Homes works closely with local authorities, families, and professionals to ensure high standards of safeguarding and care. Team members are encouraged to contribute to a culture of respect, inclusion, and continuous improvement, where the wellbeing of children is always the priority.
The Childrens Home Registered Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The role involves leading the day-to-day operations of a children’s residential home, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with regulatory standards. The Registered Manager oversees staff supervision, training, and performance, creating rotas, and promoting a positive, consistent culture within the home. Responsibilities include safeguarding and risk management, managing admissions and care plans, maintaining accurate records, and liaising with external agencies, families, and social workers. The role also includes responsibility for budget oversight, quality assurance, and continuous service development in line with organisational policies and statutory guidance.
Qualifications
- Experience in managing or supervising a children’s residential care setting, with strong leadership and team management abilities.
- In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory frameworks, and relevant legislation for children’s social care in the United Kingdom.
- Strong skills in care planning, risk assessment, and record-keeping, with attention to detail and accountability.
- Effective communication, relationship-building, and conflict resolution skills when working with children, families, staff, and external professionals.
- Ability to work on-site full time, manage competing priorities, and respond calmly to crises or challenging situations.
- Relevant professional qualification, such as Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards an equivalent), and prior registration or eligibility to register with the appropriate regulatory body.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and to promoting the rights, voice, and welfare of children and young people.
Desired Qualifications
- Has a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a position relevant to the residential care of children.
- At least 2 years in a role supervising and managing staff.
- Has their NVQ Level 3 In Children and Young People's Workforce.
- Has their Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England).
- Has achieved a “Good” or “Outstanding” grade within recent Ofsted Inspections.
Why work for St Victoria's?
- A competitive salary of £59,606 - £70,000 which includes a range of performance-related bonuses.
- Welcome bonus (paid in increments)
- Annual leave starts at 26 days, in addition to bank holidays, and increases to 28 days following two years of continuous service (Capped at 28 days).
- Receive support through your Ofsted inspections.
- Training options for therapeutic training qualifications.
- Engagement days, individual team building and house holidays.
- An experienced staff team of your choice with a Deputy Manager, Seniors and Support Workers.
The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check.
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