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WEST Youth Zone —London
The role will require for support in many ways including early intervention with younger children (ages 8-12), and especially targeted support for young people…
£14.80 an hour
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Youth Worker
RAW —Oxford
It is essential for this role that you have a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle that has business insurance.*. Youth work: 1 year (required).
Up to £28,500 a year
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£150 - £300 a day
8 days ago

Nominated Individual for 16+ Supported Housing

Regulatory & Ofsted Accountability

Act as the registered Nominated Individual for the service, representing the organisation to Ofsted and serving as the principal point of contact for all regulatory matters.
Complete the SC2 application, undergo the Ofsted Fit Person Interview, and maintain ongoing fitness throughout the registration period.

Governance & Oversight

Oversee and challenge the Registered Service Manager (RSM) to ensure effective day-to-day leadership of the service.
Conduct monthly governance visits to each setting, producing written feedback reports and bi-annual in-depth property and compliance audits.
Peer-review and co-sign policies, procedures and key documents (Statement of Purpose, Young Person's Guide, Workforce Plan, safeguarding and recruitment policies).

Safeguarding & Quality Assurance

Maintain strategic oversight of safeguarding, working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and RSM to ensure robust referral, escalation and partnership-working arrangements.
Audit and sign off referral, risk assessment, placement matching and move-in/move-out processes.
Provide governance-level assurance

Workforce, Finance & Strategic Leadership

Build and maintain effective relationships with placing authorities, commissioners, social workers and external partners (CAMHS, health, education, leaving care teams).

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 3 years' senior leadership experience in an Ofsted-registered children's service (children's home, supported accommodation, residential special school, fostering agency, or equivalent) — non-negotiable.
Demonstrable knowledge of the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023, the Quality Standards, the SCCIF, the Children Act 1989 (particularly s22C(6)(d) and 23B(8)(b)), and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
Eligibility to be appointed as a director or equivalent officer of the registering organisation.
Enhanced DBS with child barred list clearance (or willing to obtain via Ofsted's Capita service).
Two professional references covering recent senior children's social care roles.
Mentally and physically fit to carry out the role, of good character and financially fit (in line with Schedule 1).

DESIRABLE

Previous experience as a Nominated Individual or Responsible Individual for an Ofsted-registered service.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or equivalent qualification (e.g. social work, youth work, health or education leadership qualification at Level 5+).
Experience working with care leavers, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, young people with learning disabilities or complex needs.
Knowledge of housing benefit, exempt accommodation funding and local authority commissioning frameworks.
Experience launching a new Ofsted-registered service from registration through to first inspection.

Pay: £150.00-£300.00 per day

Work Location: In person