Residential Manager - Residential - Children's Services Sanctuary Personal

Residential Manager – Residential Support – Children’s Services – Coventry – £51,356 – £57,403 per annum

Are you ready for an exhilarating new challenge where you can make a real difference in children’s lives? We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Residential Manager to join our vibrant Residential Support – Children’s Services team in Coventry. Here, you’ll be stepping into a service that is making a big impact within the community, providing essential residential care for children aged 10 to 18 years who have diverse needs and may have experienced trauma.

Our city is home to several well-established children’s homes, with a forward-thinking vision for expansion. Now’s the perfect time to join us on this exciting journey to support and shape young lives for the better.

• Salary: £51,356 – £57,403 per annum, reflecting your skills and contributions.
• Professional Growth:
  Opportunities for training and professional development, ensuring you grow both personally and professionally with us.
• Vibrant Work Environment: A dynamic and supportive team culture that values inclusion and diversity.
• Generous Leave: A generous leave policy to support rest and work-life balance.
• Wellbeing Initiatives: A range of wellbeing initiatives designed to promote health and happiness at work.

• Provide steadfast leadership to your team, supporting their training, supervision, and professional development.
• Oversee the recruitment, selection, and performance assessment of new employees.
• Address the complex needs of children, including those with disabilities, ensuring personalised care.
• Champion the importance of hearing and respecting the child’s voice in service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of services.
• Pursue relevant training and qualifications as required for the role.

We are seeking a proactive Residential Manager who will work closely with Operational Leads and Responsible Individuals to foster a supportive and effective team environment. You will drive initiatives that meet the Children Homes Regulations 2015 and align with the best practice standards identified within the SCCIF. As an advocate for diversity and inclusion, you’ll bring an acute understanding of these principles in workplace culture and service delivery.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience in residential child care and at least one year in a supervisory or management role.