Children's Homes - Registered Manager

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental authority in Coventry is seeking a Child Care Manager to oversee children's care services. The role includes recruiting employees, ensuring children's needs are met, and adhering to relevant policies. Candidates must have substantial managerial experience in residential care, commitment to inclusion, and the ability to lead a dedicated team serving diverse children. A guaranteed interview scheme is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• At least 2 years working in a relevant care position.
• 1 year of supervising and managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and select new employees and assess their performance.
• Ensure the voice of the child is heard and respected.
• Participate in development and improvement of the service.

Skills

Management experience

Understanding children's needs

Policy implementation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Recruit and select new employees and assess their performance
• Understand the needs of children which may involve different complexities and children with disabilities
• Ensure that the voice of the child is heard and respected in the service delivery
• Adhere to and implement the relevant policies, procedures, and legislation
• Participate in the development and improvement of the service
• Undertake relevant training and qualifications as required

Qualifications and Experience

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. 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).

We welcome applications from established managers and deputy managers who have worked for at least 2 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children and at least one year in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role.

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 your residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the following 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 have a long-term health condition

Interview date: Thursday 20th November 2025