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.
