Senior Children's Homes Operations & Safeguarding Lead

Vetro Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Regular pay reviews

Professional development

Meaningful work

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Responsible Individual to oversee Southampton children's homes, ensuring therapeutic childcare aligns with regulatory standards and the organisation's values. In this senior role you will lead Registered Managers, act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, and provide strategic direction across multiple homes while travelling between sites as required.

A relevant management qualification or equivalent experience in children's services is essential.

Qualifications

• A relevant management qualification or equivalent experience in children’s services.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to travel between sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of children’s homes to ensure compliance with regulations and company standards.
• Lead and develop Registered Managers to deliver high-quality care.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and keep safeguarding policies current.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Management qualification or equivalent experience in children’s services

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Responsible Individual to oversee Southampton children's homes, ensuring therapeutic childcare aligns with regulatory standards and the organisation's values. In this senior role you will lead Registered Managers, act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, and provide strategic direction across multiple homes while travelling between sites as required.

A relevant management qualification or equivalent experience in children's services is essential.