Registered Childrens Home Manager

A Rare Leadership Opportunity

This is more than a management role; this is an opportunity to build a home from the ground up and shape a culture of excellence from day one.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full set-up and registration process with Ofsted
• Recruit, develop and inspire your own staff team
• Embed a strong, child centred and trauma informed culture
• Drive high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance
• Work in partnership with fostering, residential, commissioning, and family support services to support planned step-down arrangements
• Ensure children receive outstanding care and achieve the very best outcomes possible

Qualifications

• Are experienced and confident in leading residential children's homes
• Have a strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and quality standards
• Can build and retain high-performing, values-driven teams
• Lead with compassion, resilience and professional curiosity
• Place children's voices and lived experience at the centre of practice
• Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare and have substantial experience in residential childcare setting; meet Ofsted Fit Person interview requirement.
• Possess a Social Work Qualification (desirable but not essential)

Our Vision

Our ambition is clear: to provide safe, loving homes in Dudley where children feel valued, supported and connected, "Our Children, Our Homes Program". Where appropriate, you will support children to return home in a carefully planned and supported way. You will champion permanence, stability, education, emotional wellbeing and positive identity for every child.

What We Offer

In recognition of the significance of these roles:

• Salary has been reviewed to be competitive and reflective of the responsibility of the role.

Additionally, Dudley Council offers:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Access to employee wellbeing support
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression as part of our wider residential expansion programme

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of Dudley's residential provision from the very beginning.

If you want to lead with purpose, build something meaningful, and make a lasting difference to children's lives, we would be delighted to receive your application.