We are offering an additional retention payment of £3,000 to eligible registered managers for the period 1 December 2023 to 30 November 2024, subject to normal tax and national insurance deductions. For employees joining us after 1 December 2023 the payment will be adjusted on a pro rata basis.
As a Registered Manager in one of our children’s homes, you thrive on ensuring that every child we look after feels heard and receives individual support to achieve their potential.
It’s about more than facing the day-to-day challenges of a residential setting; your inspirational leadership will motivate your dedicated team of care professionals to provide the very best support for children and young people within a safe and nurturing environment.
Leeds City Council’s children’s services is rated outstanding by Ofsted. It’s an exciting time to join us, as we’re expanding our children’s residential care across Leeds, including new specialist homes for young people with complex needs and disabilities.
We are committed to the ambition of Child Friendly Leeds. We want Leeds to be a city where all children are safe, happy and healthy, do well at school, fulfil their potential and grow up to be active citizens with voice and influence.
Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.
About you
As a Registered Manager in our children’s residential service, you will bring significant experience and appropriate qualifications to the role. We will fund your studies if you do not already hold the specified Level 5 Diploma.
You will be required to register with Ofsted as the manager of the children’s home and we will support you to achieve registration.
You must have:
- a degree level qualification plus Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to complete within 2 years
- extensive knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and associated quality standards
- within the last 5 years, at least 2 years’ experience of children’s residential care and 1 year in a relevant supervisory or management role
- experience of working in behavioural change programmes or with knowledge of evidence-based programmes of working with families
- tenacity and leadership qualities to drive positive outcomes for children and inspire confidence in the service
- a flexible and adaptable approach
About the role
As Registered Manager you will ensure children and young people receive high quality care, focusing on the individual and designed for the best long-term outcomes. To do this, you will lead and develop the staff team in the home and work collaboratively with colleagues and professional partners, families and communities.
You will draw on your knowledge and experience to proactively contribute to the wider service and its overall ethos, work and aims.
You will be integral to our supportive leadership team which understands the role and its challenges and has your wellbeing at heart. Our commitment is to support you at work and enable you to develop your skills as a leader in outstanding children’s services.
What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
- a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
- membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
- flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
- a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
- a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
How to apply
Please complete the online application form
Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.
For an informal chat about the role please contact Chris Graefe, Service Delivery Manager, residential services. Call 0113 278 4812 or email Chris.Graefe@leeds.gov.uk.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is ranked 70 on the Stonewall Equality Index 2022. We are also an Age friendly employer, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident leader.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.