Job Role: Registered Manager

Location: Northfield, Birmingham
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum
Benefits: Professional development opportunities + supportive working environment
Service Type: New 3-bed Children’s Home (EBD or LD depending on Registered Manager’s expertise)
Provider: Established, reputable organisation expanding services in the West Midlands

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to open and lead a brand-new children’s residential home in Northfield, Birmingham. This is a pivotal leadership role, offering the chance to shape a new service from the ground up while working for an established provider known for delivering high-quality EBD and LD services.

You will play a vital role in building a nurturing, safe, and therapeutic environment that supports children and young people to achieve positive outcomes and long-term stability.

The Role: Registered Manager

• Lead and manage the setup, registration, and operational launch of a new children’s residential home.

• Ensure full compliance with The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and Ofsted requirements.

• Provide strong, values-led leadership that inspires, motivates, and develops your staff team.

• Oversee safeguarding, care planning, risk management, behaviour strategies, and staff development.

• Build a warm, child-centred culture that is therapeutic, consistent, and outcomes-focused.

• Establish strong relationships with local authorities, social workers, health professionals, and partner agencies.

• Monitor performance through audits, data analysis, and reflective practice; drive continuous improvement and inspection readiness.

• Contribute to wider organisational growth, service development, and embedding best practice across the region.

About You

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a children’s residential care setting (EBD and/or LD).

• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulation, Quality Standards, and children’s residential legislation.

• Hold (or be working towards) the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare.

• Confident, resilient, and able to lead by example with a child-centred approach.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills.

• A passionate advocate for children and young people, committed to achieving the best outcomes.

• Experience opening a new home is desirable but not essential.

What’s On Offer

• Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum

• Professional development and career progression opportunities

• Opportunity to establish and lead a brand-new service

• A supportive, forward-thinking leadership team

• A values-driven organisation committed to safeguarding and positive outcomes

About the Organisation

This established provider delivers high-quality care across both EBD and LD services, with a strong reputation for therapeutic, child-focused practice. They are committed to creating safe, nurturing, and development-rich homes where young people can thrive. Their trauma-informed approach ensures each child receives personalised care that builds resilience, emotional wellbeing, and long-term success.

Recruitment Timeline

Applications are encouraged as soon as possible.

To apply, please submit your CV.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact:
alex@hamptonsresourcing.com
 01926 356549