Therapeutic Children's Homes Leader (RI)

Health Recruit Network; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Health Recruit Network is helping a family-run group open a therapeutic children’s home in the Maidstone area. We’re seeking a seasoned Responsible Individual (or exceptional Registered Manager) to lead safeguarding, governance and high-quality care for children who’ve experienced developmental trauma.

You will oversee designated homes, support Registered Managers, ensure compliance with The Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted, and drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes

Qualifications

• Significant leadership within Ofsted-regulated children's residential care.
• Experience as a Registered Manager or RI.
• Knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted framework.
• Ability to lead safeguarding and drive improvements.
• Excellent stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational oversight of designated children's homes.
• Support Registered Managers with leadership, supervision and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted requirements.
• Monitor safeguarding, quality of care, incidents and outcomes.
• Identify improvements and oversee action plans.
• Prepare services for Ofsted inspections and maintain readiness.
• Develop governance systems and quality assurance.
• Build relationships with local authorities and safeguarding partners.

Skills

Leadership experience

Registered Manager experience

Ofsted regulatory knowledge

Safeguarding expertise

Quality assurance

Performance management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Education

Level 5 leadership & management qualification

Job description

Health Recruit Network is helping a family-run group open a therapeutic children’s home in the Maidstone area. We’re seeking a seasoned Responsible Individual (or exceptional Registered Manager) to lead safeguarding, governance and high-quality care for children who’ve experienced developmental trauma.

You will oversee designated homes, support Registered Managers, ensure compliance with The Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted, and drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes