Quality and Development Manager, Children's Residential Services

Salary: £40,000

Location: Burton upon Trent

Contract: Permanent

Are you a Children’s Home Registered Manager looking to move into a more supportive role?

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Quality and Development Manager to join our team and help us provide the highest standard of care for young people in our residential homes. This is a crucial role for a driven professional who is ready to make an immediate impact.

Your Role

As a Quality and Development Manager, you will be instrumental in ensuring our homes are not only compliant with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards, but also places where young people can thrive. You will work closely with home managers, acting as a key support and a leader in continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Compliance & Audits: Ensure our homes are always 'Ofsted ready' by conducting regular audits and maintaining full compliance.

• Operational Support: Work alongside managers to support the daily operations of the homes, ensuring high-quality care and positive outcomes for every young person.

• Team Development: Help recruit, supervise, and develop a motivated, high-performing care team. You will also take the lead on HR matters, including investigations and performance management.

• Safeguarding: Champion the safety and welfare of all children and employees, leading on safeguarding procedures when needed.

• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, schools, health services, and other key stakeholders.

• Continuous Improvement: Drive quality and continuous improvement across the organisation, including employee training and development.

Working Hours

This is a 40-hour per week role, typically Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. However, a high degree of flexibility is required to meet the needs of our homes. This may include working varied shifts or sleep-ins, and participating in on-call duties.

Your Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone with a strong background in children's residential services who has a comprehensive understanding of regulations and quality standards. You should be a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication and leadership skills. Your ability to build trusting relationships and support teams will be essential to success in this role.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are passionate about providing the best possible outcomes for young people and are ready for a challenging but rewarding role, we want to hear from you. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible.

Apply now to become our new Quality and Development Manager!