Quality and Development Manager – Children’s Residential Care Location: Burton upon Trent Salary: £40,000 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week, across a 7-day rota with varied shifts Are you passionate about raising standards and delivering outstanding outcomes for children and young people? We’re looking for an experienced leader to take on a pivotal role driving quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across our children’s homes. Key Responsibilities: * Ensure full compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards, undertaking audits and ensuring services are Ofsted-ready. * Support Home Managers with the daily running of services, recruitment, supervision, and development of high-performing teams. * Lead on safeguarding, ensuring the welfare and safety of children and staff at all times. * Build strong relationships with local authorities, schools, health services, and other key partners. * Manage rotas, budgets, and regulatory requirements efficiently. * Drive continuous improvement and staff development, working alongside therapeutic professionals to embed best practice. * Provide operational support in the absence of the Home Manager and contribute to on-call duties where required. What We’re Looking For: * Experience in a leadership role within children’s residential care or a closely related setting. * Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015. * Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams. * Excellent organisational, auditing, and communication skills. * A commitment to safeguarding and achieving positive outcomes for young people. * NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management (or working towards). Why Apply? This is your opportunity to make a genuine difference, ensuring children’s homes deliver the very best care, support, and opportunities for the young people they serve. You’ll join a forward-thinking organisation that values quality, invests in staff, and is committed to continuous improvement