Registered Manager

We are expanding our residential service and we are excited to continue to improve outcomes for children and young people.

As our new Registered Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the residential home. You will champion the best interests of young people, lead child-centred practice, and ensure all safeguarding procedures are followed. The role requires strong resource management and effective leadership, as well as active contribution to the wider Children’s Residential Services management team.

You will have experience of working in a children’s residential setting at a senior level, with the ability to manage staff capability successfully. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and collaborative service. We recognise the importance of ensuring Registered Managers have the support and a robust team around them to be successful therefore each home is provided with deputy managers, assistant managers and a well resourced team of residential staff. We offer a generous training program and you will be supported by a well established group of registered managers and an experienced responsible individual.

All of our homes have been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following our 2025 inspections. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.

This is a role based in Birmingham so you must have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.

Did you know:

Birmingham Children’s Trust won the Supportive Social Work Employer of the Year award at the Social Worker of the Year Awards in October 2025. James Thomas, our (BCT) Chief Executive, said: 

“Winning two Social Worker of the Year Awards is testament to the devotion and dedication of all our staff, from those working with and directly supporting children, young people and families to those who are providing extremely valuable support services to enable practitioners to thrive.”

About you:

• Be knowledgeable and prepared to adopt best practice to ensure our young people experience the very best opportunities.
• Ability to reflect on experiences, both good and bad, and be able to communicate how this has shaped your practice and ensured effective safeguarding.
• Ability to demonstrate and convince us why you are the right leader for our new home.
• Proven experience managing a children’s home or similar residential service.
• Strong leadership skills as you will be managing a team of dedicated and hardworking Residential staff.
• Excellent communication skills as you will be engaging with a wide range of diverse stakeholders.
• Be passionate about good quality care and enjoy being part of a team where everyone contributes and celebrates success.
• Ability to manage budgets, resources, and performance data
• Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
• Ability to work flexibly, including participation in an “on-call” rota.

Interview Date: W/C 23rd Feb 2026

Our Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme which gives you the chance to drive a brand-new car for an affordable fixed monthly amount as part of a salary sacrifice initiative. With no deposits or credit checks required a range of all-inclusive driving packages
• Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use!
• Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!
• You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the Local Government Pension Scheme.

If you’re a passionate, experienced childcare professional ready to help shape young lives while driving high standards of care, we’d love to hear from you!

Onboarding Process:

Please note as part of our onboarding process, the successful candidate will be required undergo a series of background checks with Experian Including Experian DBS, Right to Work, and Digital ID verification.

We will require each candidate to provide us with a full employment history to satisfy the requirements under Schedule 2 of the Children's Homes Regulations. These are essential pre-employment requirements

Help us to change children and young people’s lives!

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

Our Values

We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.

We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.

Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.

Safeguarding

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.

The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.

We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.