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

• 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

• 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

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.