Registered Manager - Children's Home Reports To - Responsible Individual Hours - Mon-Fri with flexibility to support the homes needs Job Purpose To lead, manage, and develop a solo children's home, with short breaks, providing high-quality care and support for children and young people with additional needs, disabilities, and complex needs. The Registered Manager is responsible for ensuring the home operates in compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, Ofsted requirements, and all relevant legislation, while promoting positive outcomes for children and young people. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Management Register with Ofsted as the Registered Manager for the service. Provide effective leadership, direction, and management to the staff team. Develop and maintain a positive, child-centred culture that promotes safeguarding, dignity, inclusion, and respect. Ensure the home operates in accordance with its Statement...

Our client Durham county council is looking for a Service Manager to join their Connected care & Kinship Fostering team. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership across the Connected Care and Kinship Team Oversee the assessment, approval, and support of kinship and connected foster carers Ensure compliance with Fostering Regulations, National Minimum Standards, and statutory guidance Drive improvements in placement sufficiency and stability, reducing reliance on external placements Provide oversight of complex and high-risk cases, ensuring robust decision-making Lead on quality assurance, audits, and performance management Work in partnership with Children in Care teams, legal services, and external agencies Contribute to service development, transformation, and kinship strategy Key Requirements Qualified Social Worker (SW England registered) Significant experience within fostering services, including kinship/connected care Proven...