- Take full responsibility for the leadership, management, and development of a children’s home in Enfield
- Ensure the home operates in full compliance with Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted standards
- Create a safe, nurturing, and stable environment where children and young people can thrive
- Drive a culture of high-quality, child-centred care focused on achieving positive outcomes
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strong leadership and direction to the staff team, promoting a positive and therapeutic care environment
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times
- Ensure care plans are effectively implemented, regularly reviewed, and tailored to individual needs
- Lead on Ofsted inspections, ensuring the home is always inspection-ready
- Recruit, supervise, appraise, and develop staff, ensuring appropriate training and CPD
- Manage staffing levels, rotas, and on-call arrangements to maintain safe and effective care
- Handle safeguarding concerns, incidents, and complaints in line with policy and regulatory requirements
- Maintain accurate, compliant, and up-to-date records and documentation
- Monitor and improve the quality of care through audits, feedback, and continuous improvement processes
- Work in partnership with external agencies, families, and professionals to support young people
- Oversee the home’s budget and resources to ensure effective and sustainable operation
What We’re Looking For
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve within required timeframe)
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in residential childcare within the last 5 years
- At least 1 year’s experience in a supervisory or management role within a care setting
- Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations, safeguarding practices, and Ofsted expectations
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, manage, and develop teams
- Excellent organisational, communication, and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage challenging behaviour and complex needs effectively
- Commitment to continuous professional development and high standards of care
- Physically and mentally fit to manage the demands of the role, with integrity and good character
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