Quality and Compliance Lead – Therapeutic Children's Home
I am recruiting for an interim Quality and Compliance Lead to cover maternity leave for a therapeutic children's home in Norfolk. This role sits within the senior leadership team and focuses on compliance, safeguarding, and Ofsted readiness – making a real impact without the responsibility of being the Registered Person.
Responsibilities
- Lead on statutory compliance and safeguarding across the home
- Ensure records, KPIs and quality assurance processes are Ofsted‑ready
- Supervise a compliance administrator and contribute to senior leadership decisions
- Support the community in delivering safe, nurturing, therapeutic care
- Promote best practice and ensure services remain compliant with legislation and standards
Requirements
- Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in an Ofsted‑regulated children's residential setting
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and compliance requirements
- Robust understanding of legislation and Ofsted inspection frameworks
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care or equivalent (or willingness to undertake)
- Excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills
Salary and Benefits
- Salary: £50,767.50 per annum (pro‑rated to 9 months)
- Monday‑Friday working pattern (with occasional weekend/on‑call commitment)
- 40 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Healthcare benefits, life assurance and pension (up to 6% employer contribution)
- Relocation assistance available
- Ongoing training, clinical supervision and staff support groups
