Children’s Residential Registered Manager


Company:	Balfor Recruitment
Salary:	£45,000 to £65,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	25 Nov 2026

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Summary

Urgent - Children’s Residential Registered Manager

Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 (depending on experience)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Contact Simon on 07944 452 999 / simon@balfor.co.uk

Balfor Recruitment is delighted to partner with a well-established and supportive three-bedroom residential home that cares for children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties and Learning Disabilities.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Children’s Residential Registered Manager or a Deputy looking for a step up, to lead and develop a high-quality children’s home. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional who is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where young people can thrive, achieve positive outcomes, and enjoy fulfilling lives.

As the Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and leadership. You will play a key role in shaping the service from the ground up, including preparing for registration and inspection.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the setup and preparation of the home to ensure readiness for registration and inspection.

Ensure the home meets and exceeds all regulatory standards and quality frameworks.

Work closely with senior leadership to recruit, onboard, and develop a skilled staff team.

Provide strong leadership, direction, and management across all aspects of the service.

Promote safeguarding, child protection, and the rights of young people at all times.

Deliver high-quality, person-centred care that achieves positive outcomes.

Assess and review the needs of children, developing tailored care and placement plans.

Manage staff performance through supervision, appraisals, and ongoing development.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, reports, and documentation.

Conduct and oversee risk assessments for all activities and operational duties.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high standards.

Monitor staff practices including daily routines, health, hygiene, and housekeeping.

Build strong relationships with stakeholders, families, and the wider community.

Participate in an on-call rota to provide out-of-hours management support.

Oversee all operational aspects including safeguarding, compliance, communication, and quality assurance.

Essential Criteria

Minimum of 2 years’ managerial experience within children’s residential services.

Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practices.

Understanding of children’s home regulations and quality standards.

Experience of inspections and regulatory frameworks.

Level 3/4 qualification in Children & Young People (or equivalent).

Willingness to work towards (or already hold) Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification.

Full UK driving licence.

Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Knowledge of attachment theory within children’s homes.

Experience managing budgets.

Understanding of referral processes.

Flexible approach to working hours and patterns.

What We Offer

Competitive salary package.

Free on-site parking.

Discounted food and drink.

Casual dress environment.

Opportunity to shape and lead a high-quality service.

Ongoing professional development and career progression.

Essential requirements

Urgent - Children’s Residential Registered Manager Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Contact Simon on 07944 452 999 / simon@balfor.co.uk Balfor Recruitment is delighted to partner with a well-established and supportive three-bedroom residential home that cares for children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties and Learning Disabilities. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Children’s Residential Registered Manager or a Deputy looking for a step up, to lead and develop a high-quality children’s home. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional who is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where young people can thrive, achieve positive outcomes, and enjoy fulfilling lives. As the Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and leadership. You will play a key role in shaping the service from the ground up, including preparing for registration and inspection. Key Responsibilities Lead the setup and preparation of the home to ensure readiness for registration and inspection. Ensure the home meets and exceeds all regulatory standards and quality frameworks. Work closely with senior leadership to recruit, onboard, and develop a skilled staff team. Provide strong leadership, direction, and management across all aspects of the service. Promote safeguarding, child protection, and the rights of young people at all times. Deliver high-quality, person-centred care that achieves positive outcomes. Assess and review the needs of children, developing tailored care and placement plans. Manage staff performance through supervision, appraisals, and ongoing development. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, reports, and documentation. Conduct and oversee risk assessments for all activities and operational duties. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high standards. Monitor staff practices including daily routines, health, hygiene, and housekeeping. Build strong relationships with stakeholders, families, and the wider community. Participate in an on-call rota to provide out-of-hours management support. Oversee all operational aspects including safeguarding, compliance, communication, and quality assurance. Essential Criteria Minimum of 2 years’ managerial experience within children’s residential services. Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practices. Understanding of children’s home regulations and quality standards. Experience of inspections and regulatory frameworks. Level 3/4 qualification in Children & Young People (or equivalent). Willingness to work towards (or already hold) Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification. Full UK driving licence. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Desirable Skills & Experience Knowledge of attachment theory within children’s homes. Experience managing budgets. Understanding of referral processes. Flexible approach to working hours and patterns. What We Offer Competitive salary package. Free on-site parking. Discounted food and drink. Casual dress environment. Opportunity to shape and lead a high-quality service. Ongoing professional development and career progression.

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