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.
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.
So that we can demonstrate Dudley’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates.
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.
The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at https://www.dudley.gov.uk/privacy-disclaimer-statement/
N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications
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Registered Childrens Home Manager in Dudley employer: Dudley Business First
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and flexible work environment that prioritises the well-being of its employees. As a Senior Business Support Officer, you will have access to extensive learning and development opportunities, generous annual leave, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in the Dudley community. Join us in our commitment to delivering high-quality public services while enjoying a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
