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Quality and Compliance Lead - Ofsted Services

Job details
Posting date: 03 October 2025
Salary: £42,000 to £43,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 November 2025
Location: Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1AA
Company: Charles Hunter Associates Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: LHQA_1759500059

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Summary

Are you a Children's Home Manager looking to take a step down or sidestep into quality and compliance? or are you Deputy Manager of an Ofsted-regulated home who is passionate about quality assurance and statutory compliance and is ready to take on a leadership role that focusses on this?

Charles Hunter Associates are a specialist recruitment consultancy, established for 13 years. I work within in the South of England and work closely with you to help find the most suitable role.

** Please do not apply if you need sponsorship. To apply for this role you must have residence and right to work within the UK***

I am recruiting a Quality and Compliance Lead for a therapeutic children's home in Norfolk. This role sits within the senior leadership team and focuses on compliance, safeguarding, and Ofsted readiness - making a real impact without the responsibility of being the Registered Person.

Responsibilities

  • Lead on statutory compliance and safeguarding across the home

  • Ensure records, KPIs and quality assurance processes are Ofsted-ready

  • Supervise a compliance administrator and contribute to senior leadership decisions

  • Support the community in delivering safe, nurturing, therapeutic care

  • Promote best practice and ensure services remain compliant with legislation and standards

Requirements

  • Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in an Ofsted-regulated children's residential setting

  • Strong knowledge of safeguarding and compliance requirements

  • Robust understanding of legislation and Ofsted inspection frameworks

  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care or equivalent (or willingness to undertake)

  • Excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills

Benefits

  • Salary of £42,689.50 per annum

  • Monday-Friday working pattern (with occasional weekend/on-call commitment)

  • 40 days annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Healthcare benefits, life assurance and pension (up to 6% employer contribution)

  • Relocation assistance available

  • Ongoing training, clinical supervision and staff support groups

For more information apply now and ask for Laura

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