Children's Support Worker

We're looking for a passionate and experienced individual to take on the vital role of Regulation 44 Visitor, carrying out monthly visits to our children's homes across the Northwest. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your knowledge, care, and compliance expertise to a role that supports the safety, development, and wellbeing of young people. What's the role about? You'll be responsible for carrying out monthly independent visits and writing clear, insightful, Ofsted-ready reports that highlight how children and young people are being supported and progressing. You'll also:

• Review behaviour management strategies and ensure effective support is in place by scrutinising how the home is supporting children to enjoy and achieve.
• Examine records of restraint and missing person incidents to ensure the home provides safe and stable care.
• Carry out private interviews with children and young people living at the home and their parents, relatives or carers. Staff employed at the home must also be interviewed privately.
• Produce a written report on the conduct of the home after the visit and made available to HMCI, the registered manager, and anyone else with responsibility for the management of the home.
This role is key in supporting the ongoing performance and development of our homes, so prior experience working directly with Ofsted is a big advantage.


• QCF/NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management (or equivalent)
• At least 18 month's experience managing a Residential Children's Home
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• A full driving licence and access to a car
• In-depth understanding of Ofsted regulations and expectations
Desirable:
• Previous experience conducting Regulation 44 visits
  
  Keys Group is one of the UK's leading providers of residential childcare, with 94% of our services rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Our values-Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Caring (EPIC)-are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to high standards and making a difference in the lives of children and young people.
Safeguarding Statement: We're fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people in our care. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and thorough pre-employment checks.


• Competitive salary
• 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays
• A supportive team and opportunities to contribute to sector-leading care
• Access to a range of benefits and professional development opportunities