Registered Children's Home Manager

Registered Children's Home Manager (x2)

Dudley Council - Children's Services Transformation

Dudley Council is entering an ambitious and exciting phase of transformation within our Children's Services. As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality, local provision for our children in care, we are opening two new Ofsted registered mainstream children's homes:

• One 4 bed home
• One 6 bed home

This is the start of a wider programme to expand and strengthen our internal residential provision, ensuring our children and young people can remain close to their families, communities, schools and support networks.

We are now seeking two exceptional Registered Children's Home Managers to lead the launch and ongoing success of these homes.

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.

You will:

• 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

We are looking for passionate, emotionally intelligent leaders who are deeply committed to improving the lives of Looked After Children. You will be driven by the desire to create a nurturing, stable and aspirational environment where children can thrive, heal and succeed.

Our Vision

Our ambition is clear: To provide safe, loving homes in Dudley where children feel valued, supported and connected. 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.

Who We're Looking For

We want managers who:

• 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

If you are ambitious for children and ambitious for yourself as a leader, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer

In recognition of the significance of these roles:

• We are currently reviewing the salary through job evaluation, and a market supplement is under active consideration to ensure the package is competitive and reflective of the responsibility of the role.
• 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.

If you want an informal discussion, please contact Steven Orchard. E:

Please note: A Social Work Qualification for this post is desirable but not essential. However, you will need to hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare and have worked for at least 2 years within a residential setting.

Workplace Attendance: Working in the office 3+ days a week (pro rata) or Onsite full time

Additional Information

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

Attached documents

• PS
• JD
• Employee Benefits List.pdf