REGISTERED MANAGER – CHILDREN'S HOMES 

Salary up to £51,802 per annum. This salary includes two atypical increment payments for working an on-call rota. 

Hours: 37 hours per week.

About this Role

We have a fabulous opportunity for two child focused, passionate and experienced Registered Managers to join our new children’s residential service here in Solihull. Whether you are currently a Deputy Manager or Team Leader in a Children’s Home, or an experienced Registered Manager looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Working closely with the Residential Operations Manager, in this highly rewarding role you will play an integral part in developing and managing one of our newly refurbished 3 bed children’s homes, to build a service that centres around our children and young people. 

We are looking for a Registered Manager who really listens and cares about what our children have to say. Someone who knows that every child is different and is keen to really understand each and everyone of them. 

And through your strong management, our children will receive the highest quality care. You will lead and inspire a committed staff team, to create a home that is not only safe and comfortable, but one that truly feels like home for our children; a home where staff go above and beyond and our children are made to feel important. 

In return, you will be supported by a leadership team who share these commitments and recognise the importance of continuous professional development. As well as access to high quality training through our social care academy, each of our three bed homes will have a designated clinical support team, so you also will benefit from regular clinical supervision. We will ensure you are given the support, guidance and training you need to bring this vision to life, to enable our children to reach their full potential and succeed in their journey to adulthood, no matter what.

Our Offer to You

We are proud to offer our employees a supportive working environment, where valued team members thrive.  We also offer:

• A competitive salary that includes atypicals payments for working an oncall rota
• A wide range of support to those willing to relocate to join our team, including up to £6,500 towards the cost of moving house (to qualify, candidates must live more than 25 miles away from their new place of work).
• Access to high quality training via our Children’s Social Care Academy, to support your ongoing continuous professional development. We understand that the more support you receive from us, the better equipped you are to do your job, fulfil our mission and help those children who need it most. 
• Local government pension with 6.8% (subject to annual review/change) section contribution.
• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years of service. 
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 days of additional leave per year. 
• An extensive wellbeing offer, including access to our free 24 hour employee assistance programme
• Generous staff benefits including staff discounts.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

• OFSTED Registration as a Residential Care Manager, OR significant experience working in a residential children’s care home to secure OFSTED Registration as a Residential Care Manager within 6 months of appointment
• Level 5 Diploma Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Young people’s services (or equivalent) OR commitment to successfully complete within 3 years of appointment.
• Experience of managing/leading a team within a residential Childrens home setting.
• A sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, including The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015  
• The ability to develop and maintain good working relationships and work collaboratively with a range of agencies 
• The tenacity and resilience required to drive forward continuous improvement to deliver the exceptional care our children and young people deserve.

Contact Us

If you are ready for your next challenge, to join our supportive and nurturing team and be part of something really exciting, we would love to receive your application. You could make all the difference for our children and young people in Solihull. 

For further information about this fabulous opportunity, please contact Beth Massey, Residential Operations Manager – Childrens Homes, by email at beth.massey@solihull.gov.uk

For more information about all the great benefits of working for Children’s Services in Solihull, please click here.

To apply, please click on the link. 

Closing Date: 2 February 2025 

Please note, applications may be reviewed and interviews carried out at regular intervals during this recruitment window, therefore candidates are advised to submit their application as soon as possible. 

We reserve the right to close this job upon receiving sufficient interest.

Further Information

This is an essential car user post as the demands of the job make it operationally essential and there is a contractual requirement to make a suitable vehicle available to ensure the requirements of the job can be carried out effectively.

Applicants must be able to drive, have a driving licence and be a car owner, however for disabled applicants, reasonable adjustments will be made where required.

This post is subject to Schedule 2 checks, including a DBS check and a pre-employment medical questionnaire. 

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Attached documents
TP-196-697 - JDPS - Registered Manager - Childrens Homes.docx