Registered Manager – Residential Children’s Home (Education Setting)

About the Service

We are recruiting on behalf of a 6-bed residential children’s home with on-site education provision based in Handsworth, Birmingham.

The service supports children and young people with a range of complex needs, offering a structured, stable environment that combines care and education to promote positive outcomes.

The focus is on creating consistency, encouraging engagement in learning, and supporting young people to develop emotionally, socially, and behaviourally within a safe and supportive setting.

This is a more complex service than a smaller home, requiring strong leadership, clear structure, and effective team management to maintain high standards across both care and education.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to take full operational and regulatory responsibility for the home.

You will lead a larger staff team, oversee the integration of care and education, and ensure the service consistently delivers high-quality, compliant, and outcome-focused care.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be responsible for driving standards, shaping culture, and ensuring the home operates in line with Ofsted and Children’s Homes Regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall running of a 6-bed residential children’s home
• Ensure the home delivers safe, consistent, and high-quality care
• Oversee the integration of education within the residential setting
• Lead, develop, and manage a larger staff team
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations and statutory requirements
• Oversee care planning and ensure individual needs are met effectively
• Maintain strong safeguarding systems and a culture of accountability
• Manage budgets, staffing, and operational performance
• Build strong relationships with education staff, external professionals, and stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain high service standards

About You

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Proven experience as a Registered Manager within children’s residential care
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding frameworks
• Experience managing larger homes or education-linked services (desirable)
• Confident leader with the ability to manage and develop teams
• Strong organisational, communication, and decision-making skills
• Resilient and able to manage a busy, high-responsibility environment
• Committed to improving outcomes for children and young people

Benefits

• Salary up to £47,000
• Private healthcare plan
• Contributory pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive senior leadership structure
• Opportunity to lead a larger, education-linked service

The Opportunity

This is a strong opportunity to take full ownership of a larger, education-integrated residential service, offering both challenge and progression.

You’ll be leading a service where structure, leadership, and consistency are key—giving you the platform to make a real impact on outcomes while developing your career within a growing organisation.

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