Children's Registered Manager

Job Title: Children Registered Manager
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £30,000 - £60,000
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Model: On-site
Hours: Monday: Friday (09:00 17:00)

About the Client

Our client is seeking a compassionate and experienced Children's Registered Manager to lead a newly established children's care home. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for children, promoting their emotional, social, and educational well-being. As the Registered Manager, you will oversee daily operations, manage staff, and ensure compliance with all regulatory and quality standards.

About the Person

We are looking for a dedicated and hard-working individual who is ready to roll up their sleeves and contribute to the growth of a start-up care home. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is willing to put in the hard work, time, and effort required to help the business succeed.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, adaptable, and ready to tackle the challenges that come with building a new care home from the ground up. As part of this start-up, you will have the potential to grow within the organization and, over time, take on the responsibility of running multiple homes. Your role will evolve as the business expands, and your benefits and responsibilities will increase accordingly.

If you're passionate about making a real impact in the lives of children and shaping the future of a growing organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leadership & Management: Lead and manage the care home, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality care.
• Staff Supervision: Recruit, train, and manage care staff, ensuring performance expectations are met and high standards of care are delivered.
• Child Welfare: Safeguard the safety, well-being, and development of all children, working with social workers, therapists, and other professionals.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure compliance with OFSTED and other regulatory bodies, achieving positive inspection outcomes.
• Care Planning: Develop and oversee individualized care plans tailored to each child's needs.
• Budget & Resource Management: Manage the homes budget, ensuring efficient use of resources and financial sustainability.
• Safeguarding: Lead safeguarding efforts, ensuring children's safety and protection at all times.
• Community Engagement: Build relationships with external partners, including local authorities, schools, and healthcare providers.
• Policy Development: Develop and implement policies and procedures supporting best practices in residential child care.

Requirements

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Child Care (or equivalent).
• Must be Ofsted registered.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-4 years managing a residential child care setting.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of child development, trauma-informed care, safeguarding, and relevant legislation/regulatory frameworks.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and inspire a team, with excellent team management and staff support skills.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with children, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to make informed decisions, solve problems effectively, and address challenges proactively.

Unique Selling Points

• Performance Bonus: Based on individual and team performance.
• Company Events: Regular team-building and social events.
• Company Pension: Employee pension plan.
• Flexitime: Flexible working hours available.
• On-site Parking: Parking facilities at the care home.
• UK Visa Sponsorship: Available for the right candidate.
• Professional Development: Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Supportive Environment: A positive, collaborative work culture.
• Accommodation and Car: Available for relocation (depending on the candidate).
• Annual Leave: 25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.