Registered Children's Home Manager

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, "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.,
• supporting young people with problems
• providing a chance to talk about any problems
• giving information, advice, practical help and support in your home
• helping people to share concerns about a child or adult's safety or welfare with the right people
• helping with information about local nurseries, childminders, playgroups, parent and toddler groups, and short breaks for children with special needs
In addition to supporting families we have a duty to protect children and young people who are at risk of neglect or abuse and support them if a court decides they can no longer remain with their own family. Jobs and careers We are incredibly proud of our council and the borough it serves; it's a unique and very special place. We know that if you come and join us you'll receive a warm welcome, work with some very loyal and committed colleagues and contribute positively to making life better for our residents, businesses and visitors.

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 Substantial experience in residential childcare setting. As well as able to pass/meet the requirement for an Ofsted "Fit Person" interview.

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 have successfully reviewed the salary through job evaluation, and is now competitive and reflective of the responsibility of the role
• There is a £7,000 Market Forces Supplement applicable to this post
In addition, 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.