5 Bed LD Children’s Home

Salary: Up to £60,000 based on experience

Location: Birmingham, B31

Job Type: Permeant, full time

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £60,000
• Ofsted Performance related bonus available
• Working for an established company (20 years+)
• Supportive senior management structure
• Ongoing professional development
• Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent (or currently working towards)
• Relevant Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People or Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in safeguarding, LD, EBD and leadership
• Full UK driving licence is preferred

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children’s residential setting
• Strong knowledge of learning disabilities (LD), emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), safeguarding and children’s home regulations
• Demonstrable track record of achieving at least two ‘Good’ Ofsted ratings in a leadership capacity
• Proven leadership skills, with experience in staff supervision, performance management and team development.
• Ability to effectively manage a multi-disciplinary staff team in a busy, demanding environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels.
• Clear commitment to achieving positive outcomes for young people and promoting their rights, welfare and independence.

Desirable skills

• Experience managing or contributing to the growth or expansion of a children’s residential service
• Background in working specifically with young people with complex LD and associated behaviours
• Experience of implementing new practice frameworks, models of care or quality improvement initiatives
• Competence in using electronic care recording systems and data to inform practice and service development

Step into a well-established, high-performing children’s residential home that has been successfully supporting young people with learning disabilities for over 20 years. This is a rare opportunity to take the reins of a fully staffed, 5-bed home operating at full capacity, with clear potential for future growth into a larger service. Joining a stable and supportive organisation that values quality, consistency, and strong leadership, you will, as the Registered LD Home Manager, hold overall responsibility for the day-to-day running, compliance, and performance of the home while leading and developing a dedicated staff team to deliver safe, nurturing, and therapeutic care for children and young people with LD and EBD needs. Your leadership will play a key role in influencing Ofsted outcomes, placement stability, and the long-term progress and wellbeing of every young person in your care.

To apply for this exceptional opportunity please call Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV direct to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com