- Monitor and evaluate care quality across all residential homes
- Conduct regular audits and investigations, producing comprehensive reports
- Work with Registered Managers to complete action plans and maintain inspection readiness
- Lead reflective practice sessions across services
- Support the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies
- Collaborate with the Multi-Disciplinary Team and education staff
- Coach and mentor new and existing managers
- Develop tools to measure performance against regulatory standards
- Prepare quarterly reports for the Quality Assurance Board
- Lead on safeguarding audits and compliance
- Provide advice on child protection matters and respond to notifiable events
- Assist with registration of new homes and maintain strong relationships with regulators
- Improve the overall quality of care and safeguarding across all homes
- Develop, implement, and monitor best-practice QA systems and risk assessments
- Support new service openings with pre/post-inspection processes
- Produce regular quality and compliance reports for the senior team
- Act as a key contributor to the development of high-performing, child-focused residential care
- Degree or NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent)
- Management Diploma or equivalent leadership qualification
- Enhanced DBS Check
- Full, clean UK driving licence
- At least 5 years’ experience in children’s residential care
- 2+ years in a management or senior leadership role
- Strong background in quality assurance systems
- Experience meeting regulatory standards and working under pressure
- Proven track record in compliance, audits, and inspections
- Comprehensive understanding of the Children Act 2004 and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
- Familiarity with multi-agency working, including Social Services and safeguarding teams
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme