Practice Manager - Children's Quality Assurance Ofsted
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 26 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £50,000 i £55,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Annual Leave, Pension + Benefits |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 25 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | East sussex, East Sussex, BN23 8BH |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Brook Street |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | BBBH427483_1769431363 |
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Practice Manager - Quality Assurance & Supported Accommodation
Location: East Sussex (with regional/national travel)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (Local Managerial Grade 2 - DOE)
Contract: Full-time | Permanent - Hybrid role, working at least 2 days within the office.
A senior leadership opportunity to influence quality and outcomes for children and young people.
We are recruiting an experienced Practice Manager - Quality Assurance & Supported Accommodation to join a well-established Children's Services Placement and Commissioning function. This is a strategic and operational leadership role, ideal for a former Registered Children's Home Manager, Responsible Individual or a highly experienced Deputy Manager with strong regulatory expertise and a passion for quality improvement.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring that children and young people are placed in safe, high-quality, needs-led provision, with a strong focus on Ofsted compliance, quality assurance, and value for money.
About the Role
You will provide residential and regulatory expertise across supported accommodation and residential provision for children and young people aged 0-18, with particular responsibility for:
- Leading quality assurance activity across registered and unregistered children's homes
- Visiting, auditing, and quality assessing external providers
- Ensuring compliance with legislation, regulation, and Ofsted standards
- Overseeing supported accommodation placements for young people aged 16+
- Managing and supervising senior practitioners/social workers within a placement support function
- Working closely with commissioning, brokerage, procurement, health, and education partners
This is a highly autonomous role requiring professional authority, strong judgement, and the confidence to challenge providers to improve quality and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the lead residential and regulatory expert within the service
- Quality assure and review commissioned placements and supported accommodation provision
- Apply in-depth knowledge of Ofsted frameworks, legislation, and regulation
- Lead audits, case file reviews, and quality improvement activity
- Manage senior staff through reflective supervision, appraisal, and performance management
- Negotiate with providers to secure high-quality, cost-effective placements
- Represent the organisation in court proceedings, panels, and multi-agency forums
- Contribute to policy development, service improvement, and innovative practice
- Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and professional curiosity across the service
- Ensure effective resource management and accountability for performance targets
Essential Requirements
- RQF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (Residential pathway)
- Extensive experience as a Registered Children's Home Manager or a very experienced Deputy
- Strong, working knowledge of Ofsted inspection frameworks and regulatory requirements
- Proven experience in quality assurance, auditing, and compliance
- Ability to provide expert consultation and professional challenge
- Excellent communication skills, including managing complex and high-risk situations
- Experience supervising and developing senior practitioners or social work staff
- Strong understanding of housing and supported accommodation legislation
- Ability to travel nationally, including occasional overnight stays
- Commitment to safeguarding, best practice, and continuous professional development
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary in the £50,000-£55,000 range
- Senior leadership role with real influence on service quality and outcomes
- Opportunity to work strategically across residential care and supported accommodation
- Flexible, professional working environment
- A role aligned with public-sector values, including equality, sustainability, and best use of resources
- Hybrid role, working at least 2 days within the office.
Safeguarding & Compliance
This role is subject to safer recruitment processes, including enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
If you are an experienced residential care leader looking to move into a strategic quality assurance and commissioning-focused role, this is a rare and impactful opportunity.
For further details or to apply, please get in touch.
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