About the role
Our organization is seeking a resilient and experienced residential manager to lead a team of carers in providing high‑quality, individualized care for children aged 10‑18 in our homes across Coventry. The manager will oversee the same‑day / short‑stay service or a complex‑needs home and will be responsible for delivering best practice services that meet or exceed the Children Homes Regulations 2015 and SCCIF standards.
Responsibilities
- Support the team with training, supervision and professional development.
- Recruit new carers through safer recruitment practices and assess performance.
- Understand the needs of children, including those with disabilities and varying complexities.
- Ensure the voice of the child is heard and respected in service delivery.
- Adhere to and implement relevant policies, procedures and legislation.
- Participate in the development and continual improvement of the service.
- Undertake relevant training and qualifications as required.
Qualifications and experience
- Within the last five years, at least two years in a position relevant to the residential care of children.
- At least one year of work supervising and managing staff in a care role.
- A solid understanding of and advocacy for the principles of diversity and inclusion in workplace culture and service delivery.
- Knowledge of legislation, regulations and best practices in children’s services.
- Strong initiative, ability to drive forward improvements and exceed regulatory requirements.
Employment details
- Full‑time, 37 hours per week.
- Monday to Friday work; additional on‑call cover on a rota basis.
- Right to work in the UK is required; no sponsorship will be offered.
Legal and background check
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointments will be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Equal opportunities
We welcome applications from established managers and deputy managers. We encourage applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities and from men and members of minority ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applicants are considered according to their qualifications and experience.
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