Line Management Responsibilities • Direct line management of: Registered Managers • Responsible for ensuring: o Regulatory compliance and Ofsted inspection readiness o Leadership supervision and development of home managers o Oversight of safeguarding and quality assurance across services o High standards of care, safety, and governance across all children s homes Key Responsibilities 1. Organisational Leadership and Strategic Oversight • Provide clear and effective leadership to ensure the organisation s children s homes operate safely and in accordance with legislation, regulation, and company policy. • Embed the values, mission, and strategic priorities of North Star Children s Homes across all operational areas. • Promote a culture of transparency, learning, and continuous improvement. 2. Ofsted Registration and Regulatory Compliance • Maintain registration with Ofsted as the Responsible Individual and ensure all homes consistently meet or exceed Quality Standards. • Oversee and guide Registered Managers through Ofsted inspections, audits, and regulatory visits. • Monitor organisational compliance with the Children s Homes Regulations 2015 and relevant national guidance. 3. Safeguarding and Risk Management • Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the organisation, ensuring robust safeguarding systems are in place and adhered to. • Lead or oversee serious safeguarding investigations, allegations, and referrals in line with LADO protocols. • Promote a culture of safety, protection, and accountability across all services. 4. Management Supervision and Development • Supervise, appraise, and mentor Registered Managers, ensuring high levels of leadership competence and regulatory knowledge. • Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management processes for senior staff. • Foster leadership development and succession planning across the organisation. 5. Quality Assurance and Service Improvement • Lead on internal audits, quality assurance reviews, and performance monitoring across all homes. • Analyse inspection outcomes, incident reports, and feedback to identify patterns and areas for development. • Drive implementation of service improvements and innovation in care delivery. 6. Partnership Working and External Relations • Act as the key point of contact for Ofsted, local authorities, commissioning teams, and safeguarding partnerships. • Represent the organisation at strategic and operational forums, panels, and inspections. • Support effective referral and placement management processes across services. 7. Governance and Organisational Support • Provide accurate and timely reports to the Board and Senior Leadership Team regarding service performance, risk, and regulatory compliance. • Contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and growth of the organisation. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes to legislation, policy, and best practice affecting looked-after children.
Jun 08, 2026
Full time
Line Management Responsibilities • Direct line management of: Registered Managers • Responsible for ensuring: o Regulatory compliance and Ofsted inspection readiness o Leadership supervision and development of home managers o Oversight of safeguarding and quality assurance across services o High standards of care, safety, and governance across all children s homes Key Responsibilities 1. Organisational Leadership and Strategic Oversight • Provide clear and effective leadership to ensure the organisation s children s homes operate safely and in accordance with legislation, regulation, and company policy. • Embed the values, mission, and strategic priorities of North Star Children s Homes across all operational areas. • Promote a culture of transparency, learning, and continuous improvement. 2. Ofsted Registration and Regulatory Compliance • Maintain registration with Ofsted as the Responsible Individual and ensure all homes consistently meet or exceed Quality Standards. • Oversee and guide Registered Managers through Ofsted inspections, audits, and regulatory visits. • Monitor organisational compliance with the Children s Homes Regulations 2015 and relevant national guidance. 3. Safeguarding and Risk Management • Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the organisation, ensuring robust safeguarding systems are in place and adhered to. • Lead or oversee serious safeguarding investigations, allegations, and referrals in line with LADO protocols. • Promote a culture of safety, protection, and accountability across all services. 4. Management Supervision and Development • Supervise, appraise, and mentor Registered Managers, ensuring high levels of leadership competence and regulatory knowledge. • Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management processes for senior staff. • Foster leadership development and succession planning across the organisation. 5. Quality Assurance and Service Improvement • Lead on internal audits, quality assurance reviews, and performance monitoring across all homes. • Analyse inspection outcomes, incident reports, and feedback to identify patterns and areas for development. • Drive implementation of service improvements and innovation in care delivery. 6. Partnership Working and External Relations • Act as the key point of contact for Ofsted, local authorities, commissioning teams, and safeguarding partnerships. • Represent the organisation at strategic and operational forums, panels, and inspections. • Support effective referral and placement management processes across services. 7. Governance and Organisational Support • Provide accurate and timely reports to the Board and Senior Leadership Team regarding service performance, risk, and regulatory compliance. • Contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and growth of the organisation. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes to legislation, policy, and best practice affecting looked-after children.
Main Areas of Responsibility Lead, coordinate, and supervise shifts, ensuring the home runs smoothly and in line with care plans, risk assessments, and policies. Support the Deputy and Registered Manager in overseeing daily routines and ensuring the home environment remains safe, clean, and welcoming. Provide direct support to children, promoting independence, emotional regulation, and resilience. Support the creation and review of individual care, risk, behaviour, and placement plans. Supervise and mentor junior staff, including contributing to inductions, training, and performance feedback. Maintain accurate and timely records, including incident reports, daily logs, and communication records. Promote safeguarding and ensure any concerns are reported and recorded in accordance with policy and LADO procedures. Liaise with social workers, therapists, education providers, and other professionals involved in the children s care. Support the implementation of therapeutic strategies in collaboration with the in-house psychologist. Ensure medication is administered, recorded, and stored correctly, in line with procedures. Assist with rota planning, shift cover, and contribute to the home s on-call system. Respond appropriately to emergencies, complaints, and behavioural incidents. Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of practice. Act as the responsible person in charge of the home during manager absences as required.
Jun 08, 2026
Full time
Main Areas of Responsibility Lead, coordinate, and supervise shifts, ensuring the home runs smoothly and in line with care plans, risk assessments, and policies. Support the Deputy and Registered Manager in overseeing daily routines and ensuring the home environment remains safe, clean, and welcoming. Provide direct support to children, promoting independence, emotional regulation, and resilience. Support the creation and review of individual care, risk, behaviour, and placement plans. Supervise and mentor junior staff, including contributing to inductions, training, and performance feedback. Maintain accurate and timely records, including incident reports, daily logs, and communication records. Promote safeguarding and ensure any concerns are reported and recorded in accordance with policy and LADO procedures. Liaise with social workers, therapists, education providers, and other professionals involved in the children s care. Support the implementation of therapeutic strategies in collaboration with the in-house psychologist. Ensure medication is administered, recorded, and stored correctly, in line with procedures. Assist with rota planning, shift cover, and contribute to the home s on-call system. Respond appropriately to emergencies, complaints, and behavioural incidents. Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of practice. Act as the responsible person in charge of the home during manager absences as required.
Manage the caseloads of 6 social workers Quality assure all casework and ensure high standards of recording via supervision Provide consistent supervision, professional development planning, mentoring and coaching Attend critical decision-making meetings including CP conferences, legal planning, court hearings, adoption tracking, and more Quality assure statutory reports, court documents, parenting assessments, supervision audits and more Lead on continuous improvement in service delivery using evidence-based practice Liaise with senior leaders regarding complex cases, performance, and strategic planning Represent the team at Scrutiny Panel and other forums to drive performance
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Manage the caseloads of 6 social workers Quality assure all casework and ensure high standards of recording via supervision Provide consistent supervision, professional development planning, mentoring and coaching Attend critical decision-making meetings including CP conferences, legal planning, court hearings, adoption tracking, and more Quality assure statutory reports, court documents, parenting assessments, supervision audits and more Lead on continuous improvement in service delivery using evidence-based practice Liaise with senior leaders regarding complex cases, performance, and strategic planning Represent the team at Scrutiny Panel and other forums to drive performance
