Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home (EBD)
Job Title: Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home
Location: Redditch (B97), Worcestershire
Company: Alexandra's Home
Hours of Work: Full Time, Monday to Friday (with on-call responsibilities)
Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 per annum (dependent upon experience), plus bonus scheme
Essential Requirements
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Registered Manager within an Ofsted-regulated children's home.
- Experience in the opening and registration of a new Children’s Residential home.
- Proven leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent understanding of safeguarding, children's legislation and regulatory compliance.
- A genuine passion for improving the lives and outcomes of children and young people.
About Alexandra's Home
Alexandra's Home is an exciting new children's residential care provider with a clear vision: to create a safe, stable and nurturing environment where children and young people can heal, flourish and experience the opportunities every child deserves.
Located in a spacious four-bedroom property in the Redditch (B97) area, the home is being registered to care for up to three children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
The service is being developed by a passionate and ambitious Director who believes every child should experience the security, care and opportunities that many children enjoy within a loving family home. This means investing in experiences, relationships and resources that allow young people to build memories, develop confidence and reach their full potential.
One of the greatest strengths of Alexandra's Home is the experienced and highly supportive Responsible Individual, who has an exceptional track record of achieving Outstanding Ofsted outcomes during her career as a Registered Manager. She is committed to working alongside the successful candidate, providing genuine support rather than simply oversight, ensuring you have everything needed to build an exceptional service from the very beginning.
This is also an exciting opportunity to join a company at the start of its journey. Alexandra's Home has ambitious growth plans, with further homes already part of the long-term vision. The successful Registered Manager will have genuine opportunities to progress into senior operational roles as the organisation expands.
The Opportunity
This is a rare chance to register and shape a brand-new children's home from the ground up.
You'll have the autonomy to recruit your own team, establish a positive culture and embed therapeutic, child-centred practice from day one, whilst receiving the support of an experienced Responsible Individual and an ambitious leadership team.
Alexandra's Home is committed to providing children with experiences that genuinely enrich their lives. Significant budgets have been allocated to ensure young people can enjoy annual holidays, regular activities, community experiences, hobbies and high-quality resources that go far beyond the minimum expectations of residential care. The aim is simple... to provide children with real-life childhood experiences, opportunities and memories that help them thrive.
The organisation is also passionate about developing a truly therapeutic model of care and has exciting plans to incorporate interventions such as:
- Art Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Animal-Assisted Therapy
- Enriching community activities and experiences
Alongside this, the company is committed to creating a fantastic working environment for its staff through reward and recognition schemes, team-building events, wellbeing initiatives and a culture where everyone feels valued.
Role Purpose
As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the successful registration, leadership and day-to-day management of Alexandra's Home.
Working closely with the Responsible Individual, you will ensure the home operates in line with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and all relevant legislation, whilst creating an environment where children feel safe, respected and able to achieve their individual goals.
You will lead by example, developing a highly motivated staff team who share your commitment to delivering outstanding care and achieving the very best outcomes for every child.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Ofsted registration process and prepare the home for opening.
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the home in accordance with the Statement of Purpose.
- Ensure compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards (2015).
- Promote outstanding safeguarding practices and ensure the welfare of all children remains paramount.
- Recruit, develop, supervise and inspire a high-performing staff team.
- Foster a warm, therapeutic and nurturing home environment.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, social workers and partner agencies.
- Monitor quality assurance, audits and continuous service improvement.
- Manage budgets effectively whilst ensuring children have access to meaningful experiences and opportunities.
- Drive positive outcomes across education, health, emotional wellbeing and independence.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
- Honest, compassionate and committed.
- An inspirational leader who enjoys developing others.
- Passionate about delivering exceptional care.
- Calm, resilient and solution focused.
- Organised and able to balance operational management with direct support.
- Approachable and able to build positive relationships with children, colleagues and professionals alike.
- Ambitious and excited by the opportunity to grow alongside an expanding organisation.
Working Pattern
- Full-time, Monday to Friday.
- On-Call Rota.
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the children and the service.
Why Join Alexandra's Home?
- Opportunity to register and shape a brand-new home from the beginning.
- Work alongside an experienced Responsible Individual with a proven Outstanding Ofsted track record.
- Strong investment in children's experiences, holidays and therapeutic resources.
- Therapeutic model including art, play and animal-assisted therapies.
- Supportive and hands-on leadership team.
- Staff rewards, recognition schemes and team-building events.
- Genuine career progression as the organisation expands into multiple homes.
- Opportunity to make a lasting difference to children's lives within a values-driven organisation.
How to Apply
Please apply by submitting your up-to-date CV. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to complete an application form prior to interview.
Safer Recruitment
Alexandra's Home is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures.
Any gaps in employment history will be explored during the recruitment process. A minimum of two satisfactory references will be obtained and verified, including one from your current or most recent employer. An Enhanced DBS check, Right to Work verification, identity checks and a health declaration will also be required before any appointment is confirmed.
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Pay: £50,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
