Children's Home Quality Manager

Search & Selection UK Ltd; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable children's services organization in Willenhall is seeking a Quality & Assurance Manager. You will lead quality improvement for children's homes and ensure compliance with Ofsted standards. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in children's residential care and an understanding of relevant regulations. The role offers a competitive salary of around £60,000 annually and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for professional development

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in children's residential care, ideally as a Registered Manager or Quality Lead.
• In-depth understanding of Ofsted frameworks and Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
• Strong ability to combine strategic oversight with hands-on support.

Responsibilities

• Lead on quality, compliance, and service improvement across children's homes.
• Conduct internal audits and support homes to achieve good Ofsted ratings.
• Implement quality improvement plans with senior leaders.
• Monitor safeguarding and key performance data.
• Deliver training to promote compliance with regulations.

Skills

Children's residential care experience

Understanding of Ofsted frameworks

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

Quality & Assurance Manager - Children\'s Residential Services

Location: West Midlands

Salary: circa £60,000 per annum + benefits

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Responsibilities

• Lead on all aspects of quality, compliance, and service improvement across a portfolio of children\'s homes.
• Conduct internal audits, mock inspections, and support homes to achieve and maintain \"Good\" and \"Outstanding\" Ofsted ratings.
• Work collaboratively with Registered Managers and senior leaders to develop and implement quality improvement plans.
• Monitor safeguarding, incidents, and key performance data, ensuring lessons learned are embedded across services.
• Deliver training, coaching, and guidance to promote consistent compliance with Children\'s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and Ofsted expectations.
• Act as the organisation\'s champion for continuous improvement and best practice in residential childcare.

About You

• Proven experience in children\'s residential care, ideally as a Registered Manager, Responsible Individual, or Quality Lead.
• In-depth understanding of Ofsted frameworks, Regulation 44/45 processes, and the Children\'s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
• Strong ability to combine strategic oversight with a hands-on approach to supporting services.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Hold (or be working towards) a relevant qualification such as the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of around £60,000 per annum
• Opportunity to shape and influence quality across a growing, values-led organisation
• Supportive senior leadership team committed to innovation and best practice
• Ongoing investment in professional development and wellbeing