Senior Leader, Ofsted-Regulated Children's Homes

Jupiter Recruitment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash policy

33 days annual leave inc bank holidays

Ongoing professional development and培训

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking an experienced Responsible Individual for Children's Care Homes in Preston to provide strategic governance across four Ofsted-regulated homes. You will lead safeguarding, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring high-quality care and regulatory compliance.

The role requires Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, strong leadership, and the ability to travel between sites within the UK.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience within Ofsted-regulated children's residential care.
• Strong working knowledge of children's home regulations, quality standards, and safeguarding legislation.
• Experience managing multiple services and driving continuous improvement.
• Experience as a Responsible Individual and supporting registration of new homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide RI oversight for four Ofsted-regulated children's homes.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards.
• Maintain positive relationships with Ofsted, local authorities and external stakeholders.
• Monitor service quality through audits, QA visits and performance reviews.
• Support and challenge Registered Managers to achieve high standards of care and regulatory compliance.
• Lead safeguarding oversight, risk management and service improvement plans.
• Analyze performance data and implement strategies to improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Ensure robust governance across all services.
• Support growth and development of existing and future services.
• Promote a culture where children's voices are central to decision-making.

Skills

Senior leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking an experienced Responsible Individual for Children's Care Homes in Preston to provide strategic governance across four Ofsted-regulated homes. You will lead safeguarding, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring high-quality care and regulatory compliance.

The role requires Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, strong leadership, and the ability to travel between sites within the UK.