Children’s Residential Registered Manager

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