Pathway Lead & Registered Manager — Secure Children’s Home

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Pathway Lead to provide senior operational and quality leadership across Children and Families services, alongside Registered Manager responsibility for Marydale Lodge – Secure Children’s Home. Reporting to the Head of Pathways, you will ensure services are safe, effective, well-led and inspection-ready, in line with Ofsted requirements, safeguarding legislation and commissioning standards. You will lead a culture of continuous improvement, professional accountability and person-centred, trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong operational leadership and line management to service leaders and teams
• Act as Registered Manager for registered services, ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations
• Ensure services are inspection-ready and deliver consistently high-quality outcomes
• Lead service improvement activity, governance, audits and regulatory compliance
• Maintain oversight of safeguarding, incidents, statutory notifications and risk management
• Manage service budgets and resources effectively
• Develop, support and performance-manage staff teams, promoting learning and accountability
• Work collaboratively with commissioners, regulators and partner agencies
• Act on behalf of the Head of Pathways as required and participate in incident management arrangements

Qualifications & Experience

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification)
• Significant experience working in children’s and/or family social care services
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted frameworks and regulatory requirements
• Proven experience of service improvement, quality assurance and people management
• Previous experience as a Registered Manager or an equivalent leadership position
• Ability to work flexibly, including on-call duties

Salary and Benefits

• Salary – £54,725.67 – £61,390.82
• Corporate Medicash scheme
• Financial Wellbeing support
• Group Pension & Life Assurance
• Occupational Sick Pay
• 33 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays)
• Employee discounts & “Recommend a Friend” scheme
• Ongoing training, regular supervision & clear career progression
• Fully funded Enhanced DBS (on Update Service)

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