Children’s Residential Homes Manager
Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £59,009 – £64,673 per annum plus benefits
Location: Shute End, Wokingham (and multiple locations around Wokingham)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 14/06/2026
Reference: 712703
Responsibilities
Lead and manage our brand‑new, multi‑building residential home(s). Oversee day‑to‑day operations and ensure the provision of a professional, children‑ and young‑people‑centred service, consistent with regulations, legislation, codes of practice and policy.
Establish and embed the new Children’s Homes, develop existing and new staff through leadership and coaching, and provide mentoring for the team and children.
Drive the shaping, management and quality improvement of the residential homes, working with a multi‑agency network and the local Children’s Services team.
Qualifications
- Professional qualification at Level 5 (or equivalent) in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare.
- Significant managerial experience in a children’s residential setting.
- Capacity to lead a team to achieve best outcomes for children in care.
- Confidence in managing competing demands within tight time frames.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multi‑agency partners and the local Children’s Services team.
What we can offer you
- Competitive salary of £59,009 – £64,673 per annum plus benefits.
- Supportive management with regular supervision.
- Generous annual leave allowance, with an additional 5 days after 5 years continuous service.
- Access to local and national discount schemes.
- Car salary sacrifice benefit available.
Equal Opportunity
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
Safeguarding and DBS
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and other relevant employment checks.
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