Registered Manager

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.

Registered Manager (Head of Service) - Clare Lodge Secure Children's Home

Location: Peterborough City Council Rate: £400 per day (Umbrella) Hours: 37 hours per week Working Arrangement: Fully office-based

Key Responsibilities

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• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of Clare Lodge
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• Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality care and positive outcomes for children
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• Lead on Ofsted readiness, inspections, and regulatory compliance
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• Oversee all aspects of service performance including:
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• Care and safeguarding
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• Education and health provision
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• Staffing and workforce development
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• Budget and financial management
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• Lead and manage a large multi-disciplinary team
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• Drive service improvement, innovation, and best practice in secure residential care
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• Ensure the voice and lived experience of children informs service development
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• Maintain strong partnerships with local and national stakeholders, including government bodies
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• Act as a key representative for Clare Lodge at both local and national level
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About You

We are looking for a highly experienced leader who can demonstrate:

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• Extensive experience within Children's Residential Care, ideally within a secure setting
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• Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted frameworks
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• Proven ability to lead large, complex teams and services
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• Experience managing budgets, performance, and service delivery
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• A track record of driving quality improvement and positive inspection outcomes
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• Excellent stakeholder management and partnership working skills
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• A clear commitment to child-centred, therapeutic practice
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Why Apply?

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• Opportunity to lead a high-profile secure children's home
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• Make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable young people
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• Work within a forward-thinking local authority
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• Competitive day rate and leadership-level responsibility
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If you are an experienced Registered Manager or senior leader within children's residential care looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.