Registered Childrens 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.

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.

Top tip when applying - As we've got a new recruitment system the application process has changed a little and we hope you'll like it! You'll first need to register and create a profile the first time you apply. Creating your profile will enable you do things such as track your application progress, view emails you've received from us and manage communication preferences, manage your interview bookings and offer information if successful. About Dudley Council It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:
• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents
  
  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
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.