Children''s Registered Home Manager

Overview

Sick of profit-oriented Children''s Home Providers? Looking for a small, but growing organisation to develop your career in 2026? You won''t want to miss this opportunity.Company: Not-for-profit with a vision to become a CharityJob Title: Registered Children''s Home ManagerHome Type: 4 Bed EBD home with therapeutic DDP/PACE approachLocation: Redditch, WorcestershireThis therapeutic DDP led company is a brand-new not-for-profit with a vision to become a DDP accredited charity as they grow. Led by a group of Senior Managers within the Residential Childcare industry with a combined 65+ years of experience, including ex-Outstanding Registered Managers, respected consultants and an ex-Ofsted Inspector.This home is a newly purpose-built property, registered as a 4 Bed EBD home in Redditch. You will lead a team and have the support of a consultant psychologist, a dedicated Head Office, and access to Sue Solutions digital reporting and recording software. Staff will be enrolled onto DDP qualifications to become accredited, with bonuses for good performance.

The Package and Benefits

Basic Salary: Up to £60k p.a., depending on experience

Performance Bonuses: Up to £5k p.a., based on KPIs, Ofsted and Occupancy

Overall package potential: Up to £65k per annum

Professional Development: Opportunity to complete qualifications up to Level 7 in Strategic Management for Residential Childcare, as well as Level 1and2 in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy

Pathway for promotion: Opportunities for progression into Dual-Registration, ''Home Opener'', or Operations/Senior Management roles

Wellbeing and Recognition: Employee Assistance Program, free eye tests, staff rewards, engagement days, Blue Light Card eligibility

Holiday: 36 days paid annual leave, including bank holidays

Role ResponsibilitiesAs a Registered Children''s Home Manager, you will be the backbone of the home, leading a passionate team to ensure smooth operation, high-quality care for young people, and Ofsted excellence.

Run a children''s home to ''Good'' or ''Outstanding'' standards, adhering to Ofsted''s Children’s Homes Act (2015), Quality Standards, and Safeguarding Procedures

Manage a staff team, conduct supervisions and appraisals, ensure trainings align with Quality Standards

Develop and review Ofsted-required paperwork (care plans, behaviour support plans, risk assessments, regulated reports) and attend/review LAC, EHCP, PEP and Pathway Planning meetings

Communicate effectively with young people, families, and external professionals

Conduct administrative tasks (health and safety checks, medication audits, rotas, finances) and participate in recruitment and inductions

Provide on-call leadership and expert advice during out-of-hour crises

Requirements

Minimum 2+ years leading a team within a children''s home environment

Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Full UK Manual Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

Understanding of SCCIF, the Children’s Home Act (2015), and Quality Standards; ability to register as a manager with Ofsted and pass a Fit Person''s Interview

A genuine passion for supporting the well-being and healthy development of young people and staff

If you are keen to discuss the Registered Children''s Home Manager vacancy further, or this one isn’t quite the right fit, please reach out. Any successful candidates will undergo Safer Recruitment checks including enhanced DBS, references, and employment history ..... full job details .....