At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a secure children's home, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with regulations.
- Company: Peterborough City Council, dedicated to providing nurturing environments for children.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, opportunity to make a real difference in young lives.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on innovation and service improvement.
- Why this job: Shape the future of vulnerable children while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Experience in leadership roles within children's services and strong regulatory knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 46202 - 52100 £ per year.
About the Role
Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Manager / Head of Service to lead Clare Lodge Secure Children's Home. This is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of a secure, therapeutic environment for children and young people. You will ensure the provision of high-quality, safe, and nurturing care, while maintaining full compliance with Ofsted standards and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
Location: Peterborough City Council
Rate: £400 per day (Umbrella)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Arrangement: Fully office-based
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of Clare Lodge
- Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality care and positive outcomes for children
- Lead on Ofsted readiness, inspections, and regulatory compliance
- Oversee all aspects of service performance including:
- Care and safeguarding
- Education and health provision
- Staffing and workforce development
- Budget and financial management
- Lead and manage a large multi-disciplinary team
- Drive service improvement, innovation, and best practice in secure residential care
- Ensure the voice and needs of children are at the centre of service delivery
We think you need these skills to ace Registered Manager in Peterborough
Strategic Leadership
Operational Oversight
Regulatory Compliance
Ofsted Standards
Care and Safeguarding
Education Provision
Health Provision
