Registered Childrens Home Manager
- £57,291 - £61,375 Per Annum + An additional £7,000 Market Forces Supplement applicable to this post
- Permanent (full time)
- Cable Plaza, Waterfront West, Brierley Hill, Dudley (Hybrid)
- Closing date: Friday 20 November 2026
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of Dudley’s residential provision from the very beginning.
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, “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.
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.
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