Sick of profit-oriented Children’s Home Providers? Looking for a small, but growing organisation to develop your career in 2026? You won’t want to miss this opportunity.

* Company: Not-for-profit with a vision to become a Charity!

* Job Title: Registered Children’s Home Manager

* Home Type: 4 Bedded EBD home – therapeutic DDP/PACE approach

* Location: Redditch, Worcestershire

* Overall Package: Up to £60k p/a, plus up to £5k in bonuses = £65k p/a

* 36 days Annual Leave

* Senior Management support: over 65 years’ combined experience in Children’s Social Care, including the Director who was an Ofsted Inspector!

* Qualifications up to Level 7, enrol onto Level 1&2 in DDP

* Dedicated Head Office and Back Office Support

Who will you be working for?

This therapeutic DDP led company is a brand-new not-for-profit with a vision to become a DDP accredited charity as they grow! Led by a group of Senior Managers within the Residential Childcare industry with a combined 65+ years of experience, including ex-Outstanding Registered Managers, respected consultants and an ex-Ofsted Inspector, this would be a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager looking to step away from commercialised care.

This home is a beautiful, newly purpose-built property, recently registered as a 4 Bedded EBD home in Redditch. They have put together an experienced team of staff, currently enough to take two young people, including an office-based Deputy Manager to support you in the day-to-day. You will have the support of a consultant psychologist, a dedicated Head Office, and access to Sue Solutions digital reporting and recording software. You and your staff will be enrolled onto qualifications in DDP to become accredited, and your staff will be rewarded with bonuses for good performance.

The Package & Benefits:

* Basic Salary: Up to £60k p.a, depending on experience and qualifications

* Performance Bonuses: Up to £5k p.a, based on KPIs, Ofsted and Occupancy

* Overall package potential: Up to £65k per annum!

* Professional Development: Opportunity to complete qualifications up to Level 7 in Strategic Management for Residential Childcare to open the door to progression, as well as Level 1&2 in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy

* 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 an Employee Assistance Program, free eye tests, staff rewards, engagement days, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card!

* Holiday: 36 days paid annual leave, including bank holidays!

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