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:
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Ensure full compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards, undertaking audits and ensuring services are Ofsted-ready.
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Support Home Managers with the daily running of services, recruitment, supervision, and development of high-performing teams.
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Lead on safeguarding, ensuring the welfare and safety of children and staff at all times.
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Build strong relationships with local authorities, schools, health services, and other key partners.
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Manage rotas, budgets, and regulatory requirements efficiently.
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Drive continuous improvement and staff development, working alongside therapeutic professionals to embed best practice.
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Provide operational support in the absence of the Home Manager and contribute to on-call duties where required.
What We’re Looking For:
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Experience in a leadership role within children’s residential care or a closely related setting.
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Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
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Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams.
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Excellent organisational, auditing, and communication skills.
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A commitment to safeguarding and achieving positive outcomes for young people.
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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