Head of Quality, Compliance & Risk

Head of Quality, Compliance and Risk

Location: Multi-site role, with main homes based in Preston and Prestwich and regular travel across the Midlands. Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum, plus fully covered travel expenses. Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, standard office hours, with occasional on-call responsibilities to provide operational support to Registered Managers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum
• Predominantly office-based role with regular travel across the Midlands (travel expenses will be covered)
• Free gym membership
• Health Cashback Scheme
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company pension
• Company events
• Employee discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation
• Opportunity to shape quality, compliance and operational excellence across multiple children's residential services

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience working within children's residential care
• Previous experience in a Quality, Compliance, Operations or Senior Management role
• Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, safeguarding legislation and Ofsted requirements
• Proven experience carrying out quality assurance, auditing and compliance monitoring
• Excellent understanding of governance, risk management and continuous improvement
• Experience supporting Registered Managers and operational teams to achieve positive outcomes
• Strong analytical, organisational and report-writing skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Passion for improving outcomes for children and young people
• Ability to influence, coach and support managers to achieve high standards
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) (desirable)
• Experience supporting services through Ofsted inspections and improvement programmes (desirable)
• Experience operating at Senior Leadership level within children's services (desirable)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willingness to travel regularly across the Midlands
• Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's Quality Assurance, Compliance and Risk Management framework across all children's homes
• Develop and drive a culture of continuous improvement and regulatory excellence
• Conduct quality assurance audits, inspections and compliance monitoring across services
• Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements
• Support Registered Managers and leadership teams to achieve positive inspection outcomes
• Identify, assess and mitigate organisational risks
• Monitor safeguarding practices and promote a strong culture of accountability and child-centred care
• Analyse performance data and produce reports for the Senior Leadership Team
• Develop and oversee service improvement plans, supporting managers to implement sustainable change
• Lead on policy development, regulatory updates and compliance improvements
• Promote trauma-informed practice and best practice across all services
• Work closely with the Director of Care and Senior Leadership Team to drive operational excellence and improve outcomes for children and young people