Careers at Woodlands Children's Homes

We’re looking for an experienced Registered Manager to oversee a new 3 bed children’s homes in Sutton Coldfield. These homes support young people aged 2–18.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone confident with Ofsted, skilled in leading values-led teams, and committed to creating a safe, consistent, and nurturing environment for children.

Role Overview:

• Full-time, permanent leadership
• Previously Ofsted-registered or confident in completing registration
• Flexibility needed for on-call support

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the home in line with Children’s Homes Regs, Quality Standards, and Ofsted expectations
• Oversee care planning, safeguarding, and risk management
• Manage Reg 44 and Reg 45 processes
• Supervise, support, and develop your team
• Ensure financial sustainability and appropriate occupancy
• Foster a trauma-informed, reflective, and child-centred culture
• Liaise with external professionals and represent the homes during inspections

Requirements:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children, Young People & Families)
• In-depth knowledge of care regulations and frameworks
• Leadership style that’s confident, collaborative, and calm under pressure
• Full UK driving licence
• Previous Ofsted registration experience

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonuses, including Ofsted registration bonus
• Specialist training programmes and continued professional development.
• Sickness/Attendance Bonus.
• Wellbeing Program
• Shopping Discounts
• Company Pension

About the Provider:
Woodlands Care Homes believe that every child matters. Our values peak for themselves abd it is what we live by. We focus on making a positive difference in every aspect of a child’s life, empowering them to grow into confident, resilient, and successful adults. You wil be backed by a leadership team that understands the sector and is committed to helping you lead effectively not micromanage.

Our leadership team is one which bring years of experience of working with children, both through charity work and professional settings. The directors have years of experiences management and leadership. The directors are child focused and are keen to make a difference in children’s lives, and make all decisions based on the wellbeing of those children in its care. Whilst currently still supporting children’s’ education, the directors are keen to recruit a Manager who shows the same values in helping the children under their care. The directors are keen to recruit a manager who adopts a child-centred approach.

If you feel you have the skills, experience, and passion to make a real difference in children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £55,500.00 per year plus additional stay over bonus if applicable

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Access to a Car

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Job Description

We have exciting opportunities for dedicated, passionate, and bubbly individuals to join our Children’s Home In Sutton Coldfield.

Woodlands Childrens Homes Ltd main aim is to make a positive difference to the personal, social and learning lives of the children placed in our care. We aim to offer an outstanding level of care, tailored to meet individual needs, creating a positive environment where children are offered experiences and opportunities to help achieve their aspirations and outcomes, regardless of their disabilities. Children are supported to aspire, develop knowledge, understanding and skills, while being safe, socialising, and most importantly, having fun.

We are looking for Residential Support Workers to work alongside our dedicated staff team, adhering to the Statement of Purpose. The home is a 3-bed Children’s Home, supporting children aged 4–18 years. We provide high standards of care for children with learning disabilities, autism, and complex health needs, supporting their physical, psychological, emotional, and recreational development.

What Makes Us Different?

• Every Child Matterst — always.
• Focus on quality of care, acknowledged by Ofsted.
• Staff wellbeing is a priority:
• Team building / Fun days
• Specialist training packages
• In-depth induction
• Supportive management & clinical team
• Opportunities for progression, often filled internally.
• Expanding services = more career growth.
• Modern, well-maintained facilities, creating a great working environment and home for children.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• 12 months experience in the care sector (preferably children’s residential)
• NVQ/QCF Level 3/4 in Children’s and Young People’s Workforce
• Full, clean UK Driving Licence
• Experience with:
• Disabilities, ADHD, Autism, Complex health needs, Challenging behaviour
• Communication difficulties, visual support systems
• In-depth knowledge of autism is a bonus
• Although experience and qualifications are desirable - we will consider candidates with transferable skills.

Requirements:

• Flexible Working – Long days, weekends, evenings, sleep-ins
• Must be resilient

What You Get in Return:

• Specialist Training Programme
• Recommend A Friend Scheme – £250
• Sickness / Attendance Bonus
• Ofsted “Good” & “Outstanding” Bonuses
• Competitive Salary 
• Company Pension
• Company Discounts and Benefits

If you feel you have the relevant experience/skills, or would like to know more, please contact the recruiting manager at the provided email.

 

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children in a residential setting
• Assist with daily living activities and implement individual care plans
• Foster positive relationships with children and their families
• Maintain accurate records and work collaboratively to enhance care delivery
• Drive children to appointments and activities as needed

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £29,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Experience:

• children's residential home: 1 year (required)

Language:

• Fluent English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 3/4 Health & Social Care (required)
• Driving Licence (required)