Registered Manager
Posted on Jul 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£400 - £400 Daily
Temporary
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
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 lived experience of children informs service development
Maintain strong partnerships with local and national stakeholders, including government bodies
Act as a key representative for Clare Lodge at both local and national level
About You
We are looking for a highly experienced leader who can demonstrate:
Extensive experience within Children's Residential Care, ideally within a secure setting
Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted frameworks
Proven ability to lead large, complex teams and services
Experience managing budgets, performance, and service delivery
A track record of driving quality improvement and positive inspection outcomes
Excellent stakeholder management and partnership working skills
A clear commitment to child-centred, therapeutic practice
Why Apply?
Opportunity to lead a high-profile secure children's home
Make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable young people
Work within a forward-thinking local authority
Competitive day rate and leadership-level responsibility
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
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
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 lived experience of children informs service development
Maintain strong partnerships with local and national stakeholders, including government bodies
Act as a key representative for Clare Lodge at both local and national level
About You
We are looking for a highly experienced leader who can demonstrate:
Extensive experience within Children's Residential Care, ideally within a secure setting
Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted frameworks
Proven ability to lead large, complex teams and services
Experience managing budgets, performance, and service delivery
A track record of driving quality improvement and positive inspection outcomes
Excellent stakeholder management and partnership working skills
A clear commitment to child-centred, therapeutic practice
Why Apply?
Opportunity to lead a high-profile secure children's home
Make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable young people
Work within a forward-thinking local authority
Competitive day rate and leadership-level responsibility
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
Reference: 225316479
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Registered Manager
Posted on Jul 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£400 - £400 Daily
Temporary
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
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 lived experience of children informs service development
Maintain strong partnerships with local and national stakeholders, including government bodies
Act as a key representative for Clare Lodge at both local and national level
About You
We are looking for a highly experienced leader who can demonstrate:
Extensive experience within Children's Residential Care, ideally within a secure setting
Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted frameworks
Proven ability to lead large, complex teams and services
Experience managing budgets, performance, and service delivery
A track record of driving quality improvement and positive inspection outcomes
Excellent stakeholder management and partnership working skills
A clear commitment to child-centred, therapeutic practice
Why Apply?
Opportunity to lead a high-profile secure children's home
Make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable young people
Work within a forward-thinking local authority
Competitive day rate and leadership-level responsibility
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
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
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 lived experience of children informs service development
Maintain strong partnerships with local and national stakeholders, including government bodies
Act as a key representative for Clare Lodge at both local and national level
About You
We are looking for a highly experienced leader who can demonstrate:
Extensive experience within Children's Residential Care, ideally within a secure setting
Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted frameworks
Proven ability to lead large, complex teams and services
Experience managing budgets, performance, and service delivery
A track record of driving quality improvement and positive inspection outcomes
Excellent stakeholder management and partnership working skills
A clear commitment to child-centred, therapeutic practice
Why Apply?
Opportunity to lead a high-profile secure children's home
Make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable young people
Work within a forward-thinking local authority
Competitive day rate and leadership-level responsibility
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
Reference: 225316479
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