Ready to open a new children’s home? Looking for a small, but growing organisation to develop your career in 2026? You won’t want to miss this opportunity.
* Job Title: Registered Children’s Home Manager
* Home Type: Brand-New 3 & 4 Bedded LD or EBD homes – therapeutic PACE approach
* Location: Solihull and Acock’s Green (3 and 4 Bedded homes)
* Overall Package: £75k - £90k per annum DOE & home size
* 36 days Annual Leave
* Private Health Insurance via BUPA
* Qualifications up to Level 7 & Dedicated Head Office Support
Who will you be working for?
This therapeutic PACE led organisation is currently in a growth phase! They already operate two, Ofsted registered children’s homes, which are both rated “Good” with Ofsted and have acquired two new properties in the Solihull and Acocks Green areas. They boast strong leadership with a clinical doctor at the helm of their practice and have been announced finalists of the National Children & Young People Awards for their incredible work this year.
You will be responsible for registering a brand-new children’s home according to your own specialism (LD or EBD – you choose!) alongside an incredibly experienced and supportive Responsible Individual who has been in your shoes. You’ll recruit for your own staff team with final say on personnel, and have full Head Office / Back Office support, and the use of ClearCare reporting software.
The Package & Benefits:
* Basic Salary: Up to £65k p.a, depending on experience and qualifications
* Performance Bonuses: Up to £25k p.a, based on KPIs, Ofsted and Occupancy
* Overall package potential: Up to £90k per annum!
* Professional Development: Opportunity to complete qualifications up to Level 7 in Strategic Management for Residential Childcare to open the door to progression
* Pathway for promotion: Show great performance and access realistic opportunities for development into a Dual-Registration, ‘Home Opener’, or Operations/Senior Management roles
* Wellbeing & Recognition: Access to six free counselling sessions, Employee Assistance Program, a gift on your birthday, Employee of the Month rewards, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card!
* Holiday: 36 days paid annual leave, including bank holidays!
* Additional Benefits: Full comprehensive Private Health Insurance via BUPA, earn up to £500 per referral with the Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme, access to Bright Exchange program discounts, and more!
* Staff recognition: Your staff all receive up to £3000 per year in bonuses too!
What Will The Role Entail?
As a Registered Children’s Home Manager, you will be the backbone of the home. You will pull from your extensive experience working in children’s homes to manage and lead your passionate team to ensure smooth operation of the home, second-to-none delivery of care for young people, and Ofsted excellence.
The Successful Registered Children’s Home Manager Candidate Will Excel At:
* Running a children’s home to ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ standards, adhering to Ofsted’s Children’s Home Act (2015), Quality Standards, and Safeguarding Procedures
* Managing a staff team, completing supervisions and appraisals, and ensuring trainings are completed in line with Quality Standards
* Developing and reviewing Ofsted required paperwork such as care plans, behaviour support plans, risk assessments, and regulated “Reg” reports & attending and engaging in LAC, EHCP, PEP and Pathway Planning meetings and reviews.
* Communicating effectively with young people, colleagues, families, and external professionals.
* Conducting administrative tasks such as health and safety checks, medication audits, rotas, finances, and taking part in recruitment activities and inductions
* On-call responsibilities; ensuring the home has your expert advice in out-of-hour crises
Requirements for the Registered Children’s Home Manager role:
* Minimum of 2+ years’ experience leading a team specifically 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
* An understanding of the SCCIF, Children’s Home Act (2015), and Quality Standards, the 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, as well as for your staff team
If you are keen to discuss the Registered Children’s Home Manager vacancy further, have more questions, or this one isn’t quite the right fit, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Any successful candidates will, as per Safer Recruitment guidelines, undergo an enhanced DBS check, references, and an employment history verification