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.