Statutory Compliance Administrator

Context

Childhood First enables children and young people to recover from early life abuse and relational trauma, to enjoy life and to achieve their potential. We do this through the provision of specialist therapeutic residential care and treatment, together with family and network support. We are also a UKCP Training Organisational Member accredited with Middlesex University, providing in-house clinical training to its clinical staff.

Merrywood House, provides placements for up to 8 young people aged between 10 and 17 years old.

Purpose

The Statutory Compliance Administrator plays a key role in supporting statutory, safeguarding and regulatory processes within the home. The role provides administrative support to the Director, Assistant Director (Statutory Compliance) and senior team, ensuring statutory documentation, systems and records are accurate, up to date and inspection-ready.

The postholder contributes to preparation for Ofsted inspections and audits and supports continual quality improvement to maintain Ofsted Good or Outstanding standards.

What you will bring to the role

Experience in an administrative role involving compliance, governance or regulated processes

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Ability to work with discretion in a confidential and sensitive environment

A methodical, professional and calm approach, including under pressure

Commitment to safeguarding and to the therapeutic aims of Childhood First

Task

Providing administrative support for safeguarding and statutory compliance processes

Maintaining accurate statutory documentation and records for children and staff

Supporting preparation for Ofsted inspections, monitoring visits and audits

Collecting, collating and maintaining statutory, governance and management data

Assisting with the production of statutory and management reports

Providing office, IT liaison and general administrative support to the senior management team

Administering local finance processes, including petty cash and procurement

What we will do for you

Personal and professional development and training

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Employee benefits package including life assurance

Up to 6% employer pension contribution

Relocation package and recruitment referral scheme

For further information, please see the Childhood First website.

To apply, please apply by submitting your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Closing date: Friday 6th February 2026

Interview Date: Week Commencing 9th February 2026

Childhood First is committed to safeguarding children. We follow safer recruitment guidelines and all appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and references.