Trauma-Informed Children's Home Leader (Interim)

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is seeking an Interim Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home in Colchester, Essex, operating under a trauma-informed care model. The role requires prior Registered Manager experience in a similar setting and immediate availability.

The position is on-site, full-time, Monday-Friday, for an initial 3-month interim contract with ongoing regulatory oversight. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality, child-centered care, maintain Ofsted

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Manager in a children's residential home.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed approaches to care.
• Experience ensuring Ofsted compliance and positive inspection outcomes.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of the children's residential home.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, child-centered care aligned with trauma-informed practices.
• Maintain Ofsted regulatory compliance and safeguarding standards.
• Lead, support and develop the staff team for effective service delivery.
• Monitor quality assurance processes and care standards.
• Promote positive outcomes and effective care planning for children in the home.
• Liaise with local authorities, social workers, families and external professionals.

Skills

Leadership & people management

Trauma-informed care

Ofsted regulatory experience

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is seeking an Interim Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home in Colchester, Essex, operating under a trauma-informed care model. The role requires prior Registered Manager experience in a similar setting and immediate availability.

The position is on-site, full-time, Monday-Friday, for an initial 3-month interim contract with ongoing regulatory oversight. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality, child-centered care, maintain Ofsted