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
