Children's Home Manager - Percival
Children's Home Manager - Percival
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Job Description
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Worker Type: Hybrid Worker
Salary: Starting Salary is 44711 (Level one) rising to a maximum of 47754 (Level 4) per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
Location:A location within the city boundary
Weve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity youve been looking for Read on to find out more
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme we strive to create an innovative inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city we want to hear from you.
* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.
About the Role
Are you ready to lead with compassion resilience and purpose Do you believe thatevery childno matter their start in lifedeserves safety love and a future full of possibility
Were looking for aChildrens Home Manager to take the reins of two small nurturing 2-bedded homes supporting children and young people withEmotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). These are not just buildings; they are sanctuariessafe supportive spaces where trust is built voices are heard and healing begins.
What We Offer:
- The rare chance toshape two beautiful homes from the inside outbuilding not just teams and routines but culture and belonging.
- A leadership role where youremotional intelligence is your greatest asseta chance to lead by example inspire your staff and help young people navigate their most important years.
- Ongoing support from a values-driven leadership team who putchild-centred practiceabove all else.
- Tailored training clinical input and development pathwaysbecause we want to grow our leaders as much as we grow our children.
WhatWere Looking For:
- A leader who knows thatbehaviour is communication and who can listen beyond the noise.
- Diploma three in Residential Child Care
- Experience in residential childcare ideally with a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or working towards it).
- A calm confident presencesomeone who can hold the space when emotions runhigh and bring structure without losing humanity.
- A commitment to trauma-informed practice and safeguarding.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and motivating a team to provide the best care and support for children and young people in our service withassistance of two assistant managers.
- Ensuring that all safeguarding regulatory and service standards are met to the highest level.
- Building strong supportive relationships with children and young people to help them achieve their full potential.
- Working collaboratively with multi-agency teams to develop tailored support plans.
- Managing resources efficiently to deliver a safe nurturing environment.
You will be part of a very experienced supportive and dynamic team of managers within our Childrens residential service whose homes are consistently either Good or Outstanding
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Management or supervisory experience
- Experience in a position relevant to childrens residential/supported accommodation within the last 5 years.
- Experience of handling conflict and managing sensitive issues to achieve positive outcomes.
- The ability to lead a team celebrating success and challenge and improvepoor performance.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and the DFE Supported Accommodation standards and regulation
Why This Role Matters:
In a world that often misunderstands or overlooks them our young people need advocates. Champions. Role models. They needyou.
These homes are small bydesign because real relationships happen one moment at a time. And in your roleyoull create an environment where those moments matterevery single day.
Ready to lead a home and change a life
Applynow and take the next bold step in your care journey.
-This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) (English Language Requirement for public sector workers) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role.
-A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
-The role requires you to participate in the on call rota.
You can find the Job Description here.
At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements depending on the role including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional informationfor applicants page.
For informal enquiriesplease contact Kay Sutt Service Manager for Childrens Residential by email at
Closing Date: 10.07.25
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held:To be confirmed
If you have any technical issues when completing your application please contact our Employee Service Centre: applying to this job you agree to ourTerms & Conditions.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
