Mentoring and Consultancy Services
New and Aspiring Residential Children’s Home Managers and Supported Accommodation Providers
Are you a new or aspiring manager in the residential children’s care or supported accommodation sector? Setting up a new service and want to ensure compliance from day one? With extensive experience in children’s social care and residential management, we offer professional mentoring and consultancy designed to enhance your knowledge of residential management, prepare new managers for Ofsted registration interview, conduct Mock interviews and Mock inspections, empower managers, streamline new service setups, and ensure high standards of care and compliance.
Mentorship for New and Aspiring Managers
- One-on-One Mentorship: Personalised mentoring to help you build confidence, leadership skills, and a thorough understanding of regulatory standards.
- Leadership Development: Practical strategies for effective team management, crisis management/response, and building a supportive, motivated team environment.
- Guidance on Best Practices: Real-world insights on maintaining compliance, delivering child-centred care, and building positive relationships with young people.
Consulting Services for New Service Setups
- Setting Up New Children's Homes and Supported Accommodation: Comprehensive support from concept to completion, helping you navigate registration, policies, and compliance.
- Compliance and Registration Support: Assistance with the Ofsted registration process, including Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Supported Accommodation Regulations 2023, and preparation for inspections.
- Documentation and Policy Development: Development of policies, procedures, and risk assessments that meet regulatory requirements and ensure a safe, supportive environment for young people.
Ongoing Consultancy for Established Services
- Compliance Reviews and Audit Preparation: In-depth reviews of your current services, offering recommendations to ensure continued regulatory compliance and high-quality care.
- Policy Updates and Staff Training: Keeping your policies up-to-date and your team well-trained to adapt to new regulations, safeguarding practices, and service improvements.
- Operational Support: Assistance with managing challenging cases, team dynamics, incident reporting, and addressing feedback from regulatory bodies.
Regulation 44 independent visitor
We provide professional Regulation 44 Independent Visitor services for children’s residential homes, ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting best practices in care. With extensive experience in children’s social care and a strong understanding of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, We carry out impartial monthly visits to assess and enhance the quality of care offered in your home.
As a Regulation 44 visitor, our role is to independently evaluate all aspects of the residential environment, from safeguarding practices and care quality to staff interactions and young people’s well-being.
Why Choose Our Services?
- Experience and Expertise: With over years in children's residential and supported accommodation care, we bring a wealth of knowledge on regulations, standards, and effective management practices.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Up-to-date expertise on current regulations, including the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Supported Accommodation Regulations 2023.
- Holistic and Practical Approach: Our focus is on helping managers not only meet compliance standards but also create a positive, nurturing environment for the young people in their care.
Whether you’re setting up a new home, refining an existing service, or embarking on your journey as a manager, we are here to support you.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you build a successful and compliant service for young people.