Residential Children’s Homes Manager – Permanent, Full Time
We have an opportunity for a Residential Children’s Homes Manager to lead and manage our brand-new, multi-building children’s home(s) within the borough.
As the Residential Children’s Homes Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management of the residential homes, and the provision of a professional children and young people centred service, in line with the relevant regulations, legislation, codes of practice, and policy and procedures.
This role will provide the successful Residential Children’s Homes Manager with the unique opportunity to further establish the recently opened Children’s Homes. They will be able to use their leadership and coaching skills to further develop existing and new members of staff.
The successful candidate for this role, will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the overall shaping and embedding of the Residential Homes in Wokingham. Residential Children’s Homes in Wokingham is a new venture. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their experience of being professionally creative, safe and ‘solution focussed’ in a challenging and fast paced environment. The candidate will also be a strong and steady mentor for not only the growing team, but also for our Children.
Wokingham Children’s Services are relentlessly focussed on the full rounded picture that Corporate Parenting provides, we are looking for individuals who will advocate for our children, and have them at the heart of every decision made.
Wokingham Borough Council’saim is to enable our most vulnerable children and young people in care to live close to the things they hold dear – close to family, friends, community, and those who care for them most. This service comprises a multi-building children’s home including a 4-bedroom Emotional Behaviour Disorder/Difficulties (EBD) home and one smaller (2 bedroom) home.
Candidate requirements:
1. Professional qualification in (recognised and current) Level 5 Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare, or equivalent
2. Significant experience as a manager in a children’s residential setting
3. The ability to lead and manage a team to achieve best outcomes for Children in our Care at our Residential Care Home.
4. Confidence in managing competing demands in tight timescales.
5. Ability to work seamlessly with our multi agency network, and our Wokingham Childrens Services team.
A full job description outlining key responsibilities is attached for reference to this vacancy.
What we can offer you:
6. Salary of £59,009 - £64,673 per annum plus benefits
7. Supportive management with regular supervision
8. Generous annual leave allowance, with additional 5 days with 5yrs continuous service.
9. Local and national discount schemes
10. Car salary sacrifice benefit available
Our Area:
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Closing Date: Sunday 14th May 2026, 11pm
Interview Date: TBC