We are recruiting for an innovative and aspirational Registered Children's Homes Manager. Someone who is dedicated, creative, highly professional, and caring, with the passion to provide exceptional care for residential childcare in Bradford.
Children's Social Care is changing, developing, and improving and we are investing, and developing our estate of Children's Homes.
What our children want
Warm and caring personality
Playing with them
Watching television with us and joining in with hobbies that we like
You won't see the role as a job and will instead see it our home that we live in
What our children say
"I love to go out to have a pamper day getting my nails and eyebrows done!"
"I enjoy dedicated time with those who care for me especially going for a walk and getting a Starbuck's. We have a good chat about what's going well for me or anything I may need support"
"I love going to the farm and horse riding, I had never ridden a horse before"
"I loved the caravan as it was my first ever holiday and it was very nice. I especially loved the kids disco and playing in the arcades."
"I love getting my bedtime stories read to me at night-time."
What we expect from you
Level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (or working towards it). If you have an equivalent qualification, you must be willing to undertake (and complete within 18 months) the Level 5 diploma once in post.
Experience of working with looked after children and young people, in a residential setting.
Experience of managing and supervising staff.
The knowledge, experience and confidence to successfully register with OFSTED.
The ability to manage challenging, and stressful situations, remain calm whilst inspiring your children and team through the difficult situation.
The ability to maintain good monitoring of Quality and Assurance across your service.
The ability to provide inspirational leadership to your team, supervising and leading your team. Whilst maintaining good communication at all levels.
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team including commissioners and external professionals / parents.
The confidence and ability to lead an Ofsted inspection, aspiring to achieve a GOOD or Outstanding outcome.
The ability and willingness to learn to use BCFT electronic systems.
The ability to nurture and support your team to achieve excellence for the children.
What you can expect from us
The opportunity to give children and young people a childhood that they deserve
Enhancements for sleep-ins, waking nights, and bank holiday in addition to salary
Regular supervision to support development
Generous employer contributions in a Local Government Pension Scheme
Competitive salary and pay progression structure
Real living wage as the minimum rate of pay
Supportive carer and parental policies
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Access to Occupational Health and confidential counselling services
Supportive staff networks
Access to Blue Light Card discounts
Professional development
Career progression
Enhanced annual leave entitlement
Retention Payment Applicable - as part of this role you will be eligible for our annual retention payment, paid in 12 monthly instalments. This is non contractual (reviewed annually).
Location
: Low Moor, Bradford
Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview.
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children's barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.
Salary
PO6, SCP 40-43, 49,764 - 52,805 per annum plus Retention Bonus
Job Reference
bradfordcft/TP/653/295HOLL
Contract Type
Full Time / Permanent
Closing Date
31 August, 2025
Job Category
Corporate Parenting
Location
Bradford, United Kingdom
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Posted on
01 August, 2025
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