Birmingham
Social Care
Permanent | Full Time
16/08/2025
16/07/2025
06/08/2025
Registered Manager - Dual Children's Homes (EBD) - Birmingham
Location: Birmingham
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £50,000 - £58,000 per year (negotiable depending on experience)
We are seeking a committed and experienced Registered Manager to lead two Children's Homes in Birmingham, supporting young people aged 8-18 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead from the front across a dual-home setup, ensuring consistent, high-quality, and therapeutic care. We welcome applications from experienced Registered Managers or confident Deputies looking to step up with support.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
Dual Home Leadership
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Oversee the day-to-day operations of two EBD children's homes.
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Lead, mentor, and support both staff teams to deliver a consistent, child-centred approach.
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Ensure both homes meet and exceed Ofsted standards and Children's Homes Regulations.
Care & Support Delivery
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Develop and manage individualised care plans tailored to each young person's emotional and developmental needs.
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Promote a safe, nurturing environment that encourages emotional regulation and life skills.
Safeguarding & Compliance
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Take overall responsibility for safeguarding across both homes.
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Maintain robust quality assurance practices, including audits and incident reviews.
Staff Development & Culture
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Recruit, train, and support staff to ensure a trauma-informed and positive working culture.
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Foster a safe, respectful, and development-focused environment for all team members.
Multi-Agency Working
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Build strong relationships with local authorities, social workers, schools, health professionals, and families.
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Represent both homes in meetings, reviews, and inspections.
Operational Management
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Oversee staffing rotas, budgets, resources, and overall home administration.
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Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
✅ Requirements
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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
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Minimum of 2 years in a senior role within children's residential care.
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Strong experience working with children with EBD/challenging behaviours.
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Excellent knowledge of safeguarding legislation and Ofsted expectations.
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Confident leadership, resilience, and decision-making ability.
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Full UK driving licence preferred.