Managing Residential Children’s Care Settings

This training is designed for leaders, managers, and aspiring managers across children’s homes and supported accommodation services. This in-depth session explores the key responsibilities, challenges, and best practices involved in managing high-quality, compliant, and child-centred residential settings.

📅 Date & Time: 24th February, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Live Online via Teams
📢 Early Bird Price: 81 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)
🎟️ Standard Price: £108 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+)

Drawing on the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023, and the Ofsted inspection frameworks, this course provides the knowledge, tools, and leadership insight required to deliver excellence in residential care.

Why This Course Matters

Managing residential children’s settings means balancing regulatory expectations, workforce challenges, and the complex needs of young people, while fostering a culture of care, stability, and professional growth. This course supports managers to strengthen their leadership confidence, compliance awareness, and strategic vision. Participants will:
✔️ Develop a clear understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks governing residential settings
✔️ Explore the core responsibilities and leadership expectations of Registered Managers and Nominated/Responsible Individuals
✔️ Strengthen skills in staff supervision, performance management, and team culture
✔️ Gain tools to prepare for inspection, quality assurance, and continuous improvement

Course Highlights

🔹 Understanding the Regulatory Frameworks – Key differences and overlaps between Children’s Homes and Supported Accommodation Regulations
🔹 Leadership in Residential Settings – Defining roles, responsibilities, and accountability
🔹 Quality and Compliance – Aligning practice with Ofsted frameworks and Quality Standards
🔹 Workforce Management – Supervision, recruitment, retention, and development strategies
🔹 Inspection and Continuous Improvement – Using audits, data, and reflection to sustain excellence

Meet Your Trainer: Miguel Valerio

Miguel Valerio is an experienced Social Worker with 20+ years of experience. He’s a social care consultant, trainer, and regulatory specialist with deep expertise in risk management, care planning, and quality assurance. He worked for more than decade as Senior and Operational Manager responsible for Children’s Homes and Supported Accommodation settings, also leading service development, supporting teams, and ensuring high standards of care planning and risk assessment.

Now through Social Care Skills, Miguel provides training and consultancy to help professionals strengthen their documentation, improve practice, and meet regulatory expectations. His sessions are known for being practical, reflective, and grounded in real-world experience.

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