Group Manager - Children's Homes

Tripod Partners; Willerby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in Hull is seeking a Group Manager for its Children's Homes. The successful candidate will provide leadership and support to Registered Managers, ensuring high-quality practice and outcomes for children and young people. Applicants should have significant management experience in children's services and a strong understanding of the relevant legislative framework. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of residential care services in Hull.

Qualifications

• Significant management experience within children’s residential services or relevant social care.
• In-depth understanding of regulatory framework governing Children's Homes.
• Track record of improving outcomes for vulnerable children.

Responsibilities

• Support and oversee approximately 6 Children's Homes.
• Manage delivery of social work activities within the Hull social care model.
• Ensure development and quality standards in practice.
• Strive for the best possible outcomes for children.
• Provide line management and support to Registered Managers.
• Collaborate with colleagues across key service areas.

Skills

Management experience in children's residential services

Interpersonal and communication skills

Understanding of legislative framework

Track record of improving outcomes

Job description

Overview

Group Manager, Children's Homes – Hull City Council

Up to £40 per hour

Hull City Council is a leading provider of Children's Homes, offering a wide and varied service to meet the complex needs of our city's children and young people. We are seeking a highly skilled, innovative, and experienced Group Manager to provide exceptional leadership and support to our Registered Managers and drive quality across our residential provision.

This is a pivotal role requiring a commitment to high-quality practice and a strong presence in Hull. You will spend the majority of your time on the ground, building robust, in-person relationships with our Registered Managers, the Children\'s Homes team, and social care colleagues across the Council.

Responsibilities

• Service Oversight: Support and oversee approximately 6 Children\'s Homes within a specific area of service, which may include Access & Assessment, Locality, Disability, or the Looked After Children Service.
• Practice Leadership: Manage and oversee the delivery of high-quality social work activities within the Hull Children\'s Social Care Practice Model across the homes. This covers a range of specialisms within Children\'s Social Care (e.g., Children\'s Residential, Child Protection, Children in Need).
• Quality and Standards: Hold a high level of focus on the development and raising of quality in practice, setting standards, and ensuring the conditions required for successful social work are met within each home.
• Outcomes Focus: Strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people in need and their families, ensuring their voices are at the heart of our service delivery.
• Manager Support: Provide crucial line management, guidance, and support to the Registered Managers, enabling them to meet regulatory requirements and deliver outstanding care.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across Fostering, Adoption, Children with Disabilities, and other key service areas to ensure seamless and integrated care pathways for children.

About You

• Significant management experience within children\'s residential services or a relevant area of Children\'s Social Care.
• An in-depth understanding of the legislative and regulatory framework governing Children\'s Homes (e.g., Children\'s Homes Regulations, Ofsted requirements).
• A proven track record of driving up quality and improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, and build trust with a diverse team of professionals.
• The commitment to be physically present in Hull for the majority of your working week to provide active, visible leadership.

If you are ready to take on a challenging yet highly rewarding role, shaping the future of children\'s residential services in Hull, we encourage you to apply