Registered Children's Home Manager
| Posting date: | 27 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £55,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 December 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-56253-20726 |
Summary
Children's Home Manager
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (DOE)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and committed Children’s Registered Manager to lead and open a new Intake and Assessment residential home. This role is ideal for a passionate leader who is driven to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care and create lasting positive outcomes for young people.
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary up to £60,000 (DOE)
Long-term incentive plan linked to leadership contribution
Comprehensive induction to fully support you into your role
Management Development Training Programme and ongoing leadership development
Excellent employee benefits, including:
Pension scheme
Employee Assistance Service
Wellbeing Programme
Recommend-a-Friend scheme
Team Rewards (discounted restaurants, family days out)
Long Service Awards
The Role
The successful candidate will ensure the home achieves at least a “Good” Ofsted rating and will be responsible for:
Developing tailored, person-centred care plans for each young person
Building, leading and supporting a high-performing staff team
Creating effective systems to ensure young people are fully consulted about their care
Allocating Key Workers and overseeing the delivery of individual care plans
Upholding exceptional care standards aligned with regulatory requirements and the Home’s Statement of Purpose
Managing complaints, safeguarding issues and child protection concerns
Working collaboratively with families and multi-agency professionals
Attending and contributing to care planning and review meetings
Promoting a safe, nurturing and positive culture within the home
Managing resources and budgets effectively to ensure the home operates successfully
Essential Requirements
A genuine passion for improving the lives of young people
Minimum 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care, including 1 year in a supervisory role within the past 5 years
Level 3 Children’s Residential Care qualification (essential)
Level 5 Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (preferred). Candidates without this must enrol within 6 months
Strong understanding of Quality Standards, SCCIF, legislation and regulatory frameworks
Strong organisational, planning, budgeting and leadership skills
Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
Understanding of trauma-informed practice and the needs of children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties
Full UK driving licence
Why Apply?
This is a chance to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering exceptional care. You’ll be part of a supportive leadership environment with opportunities to grow, develop, and progress your career while making a meaningful difference every day.