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Children’s Residential Registered Manager

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Posted on Jun 4, 2026 by CV-Library
Moseley, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£50k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
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

Reference: 225201056

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CV-Library

Children’s Residential Registered Manager

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 4, 2026 by CV-Library

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Moseley, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£50k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
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
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