At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop high-quality children's residential care, ensuring safety and nurturing environments.
- Company: Coventry City Council, committed to creating a brighter future for children.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive workplace, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a diverse team dedicated to excellence and community improvement.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on children's lives in a supportive and innovative team.
- Qualifications: Experience in children's residential care and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 70145 - 77302 £ per year.
Location: Coventry, UK
Salary: 70,145 - 77,302 per year
Employment: Full time
Category: Social Care
Posted: 2026-08-03
Valid to: 2026-09-01
Apply: Application Link
Employer: Coventry City Council
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, accepting of all, and free from discrimination and bias. At Coventry City Council, we are embarking on an incredible journey to create a brighter future for Coventry's children. As an 'Outstanding' Local Authority, we believe in pushing boundaries and delivering excellence for children and families. Our vision is clear, and our social workers and practitioners are unwavering in their commitment to putting children and families at the centre of their practice. Be part of our inspiring team, making a meaningful difference in the lives of Coventry's children. Together, let's create a nurturing environment where every child's potential can flourish.
Our Values
- Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
- Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
- Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
- Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
- Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
- Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.
What is the job role?
Coventry City Council is looking for an Operational Lead to support the development and delivery of high-quality regulated provision, including children’s homes as part of our wider sufficiency duty for children in care. The role requires registering with Ofsted to become the Responsible Individual, providing leadership, oversight and support to ensure our homes are safe, well-led and focused on achieving the best outcomes for children. You will drive service improvement, workforce development and work with partners to strengthen local provision, ensuring children's needs are met and that their home is where they feel safe, valued and cared for. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a confident leader with experience in children’s residential care, a strong understanding of regulation and inspection, and the ability to support Registered Managers to deliver safe, nurturing and child-centred care. You will be passionate about improving children’s lives and committed to Coventry’s values and have the skills, knowledge and leadership qualities to meet the regulatory requirements of a Responsible Individual and to work within Coventry's Children's & Education Services.
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.
Interview date(s): Week commencing 7th September.
About Coventry
Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change. We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things. To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.
If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package.
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