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Ofsted Quality Manager

Domus Recruitment Ltd
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role involves supporting the Operations Director in enhancing the quality of residential services for children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
  • Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in children's residential care, with a minimum of 2 years in a management or senior leadership position.
  • The position requires a degree or NVQ Level 4, along with a management diploma or equivalent leadership qualification.
  • The salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience, although the exact figure is not specified in the job description.
  • Key responsibilities include monitoring care quality, conducting audits, supporting new home openings, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
To support the Operations Director and senior management team in improving the quality across residential services for children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This includes supporting new home openings, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.You must have experience within Ofsted services.Key Responsibilities
  • 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
Strategic Purpose of the Role
  • 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
Qualifications
  • Degree or NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent)
  • Management Diploma or equivalent leadership qualification
  • Enhanced DBS Check
  • Full, clean UK driving licence
Experience
  • 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
Knowledge
  • Comprehensive understanding of the Children Act 2004 and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
  • Familiarity with multi-agency working, including Social Services and safeguarding teams
Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
If you are interested in the above position please apply, or for more information contact Cameron at Domus Recruitment.As part of our continual pursuit of quality candidates we appreciate and reward candidate recommendations from you if we successfully secure them a position. We will reward you with ÂŁ300 if you recommend a new candidate to us who is not already registered and we secure them a role for a minimum of 1 month.

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