Children's Home Manager

Posting date:	03 February 2026
Salary:	£55,000 to £65,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	05 March 2026
Location:	Bradford
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-57013-20726

Summary

Dual Children’s Home Manager
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum
Homes: Two brand-new 2-bed EBD children’s homes

We are excited to recruit an experienced and passionate Dual Children’s Home Manager to lead two newly registered 2-bed EBD children’s homes in Birmingham. This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping high-quality services from the very beginning and to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.

The Role

As Dual Children’s Home Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and development of both homes, ensuring outstanding care and positive outcomes for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Full operational management of two residential children’s homes

  
  

• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and quality standards

  
  

• Leading, motivating, and developing staff teams across both homes

  
  

• Creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for young people

  
  

• Managing budgets, rotas, and care planning

  
  

• Driving a positive culture focused on safeguarding, stability, and progression

  
  About You

  We are looking for a confident and resilient leader who is committed to delivering exceptional care.

  You will ideally have:

  • A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or working towards)

    
    

  • Proven experience managing an Ofsted-registered children’s home

    
    

  • Strong knowledge of EBD and complex needs

    
    

  • Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills

    
    

  • A child-centred, values-driven approach

    
    What We Offer

    • Salary up to £65,000 per annum

      
      

    • Opportunity to lead brand-new homes and build services from the ground up

      
      

    • Supportive senior leadership and clear progression opportunities

      
      

    • The chance to truly influence outcomes for children and young people

      
      

      If you are an ambitious Children’s Home Manager ready for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.