Running a children’s home is one of the most rewarding yet demanding leadership roles in social care. Regulatory pressures, staffing challenges, safeguarding responsibilities and the financial complexity of the sector place significant demands on owners and directors.
For Children’s Home Owners and Directors
Delivered by Nusrat Janjua – Kayn Consultants
Our specialist mentoring and coaching programme, led by Nusrat Janjua, provides the expert guidance, strategic support and leadership development required to run a successful, compliant and high-quality children’s home.
Why Work with Nusrat Janjua?
With extensive experience operational and strategic development, leadership and ownership of children’s homes across the UK, for over a decade, Nusrat brings:
- Deep operational and regulatory expertise
- Proven leadership development experience
- A practical, solutions-focused approach
- Direct insight into Ofsted expectations
- A track record of turning around services and improving quality
- Strategic business understanding (sufficiency, commissioning, workforce, growth)
- Being a current owner/director children’s home
His mentoring style is supportive, clear, honest and results-driven — giving leaders the confidence, structure and insight required to run high-performing services.
What the Mentoring & Coaching Programme Includes
Our programme is delivered 1:1 and tailored to each owner or director. Core components may include:
1. Strategic Business Leadership
- Developing a clear vision and growth pathway
- Improving financial performance without compromising quality
- Understanding sufficiency demands and market opportunities
- Commissioning, contracting and LA engagement
2. Operational Excellence
- Managing risk, compliance and safeguarding
- Embedding high-quality practice and therapeutic culture
- Workforce planning, recruitment and retention
- Reviewing policies, systems and governance structures
3. Ofsted Preparation & Inspection Confidence
- Pre-inspection readiness and mock audits
- Understanding the Social Care Common Inspection Framework
- Responding to enforcement action, warning notices or compliance challenges
4. Personal Leadership & Executive Coaching
- Building resilience and decision-making confidence
- Navigating high-pressure situations
- Managing conflict and staff performance
- Developing a leadership style that inspires teams
- Supporting new owners or first-time directors
5. Problem-Solving & Crisis Support
- Placement disruptions
- Safeguarding incidents
- Staffing problems
- Business continuity and emergency decision-making
How Directors and Owners Will Benefit
- Clearer Strategic Direction – Know exactly where your service is going, how to get there, and what you must prioritise.
- Higher Ofsted Ratings – Improved governance, compliance and quality directly support better inspection outcomes.
- Increased Business Stability and Profitability – Better staffing structures, reduced agency costs, improved occupancy and stronger commissioner relationships.
- Reduced Stress and Increased Confidence – Have an expert in your corner who understands the pressures and helps you overcome challenges quickly.
- Better Team Culture and Performance – Leadership coaching helps you motivate teams, manage conflict and reduce staff turnover.
- Protected Reputation and Stronger Governance – Avoid costly mistakes, regulatory failures and reputational risk with expert oversight.
Programme Timeframes
We offer flexible support depending on your needs:
- 12-Week Core Programme – ideal for new owners/directors or services needing structured guidance.
Includes weekly mentoring sessions plus on-call support. - 6-Month Leadership Development Programme – designed for directors seeking deeper organisational change and growth.
- Ongoing Monthly Retainer – for established providers wanting continuous expert support, QA oversight, or executive coaching.
Fees
Transparent and flexible pricing that reflects the level of support required.
- £175 per hour – ad-hoc mentoring or coaching
- £895 per month – on-going retainer (6 hours per month)
- £1,700 per month for 6 months – 12 hours per month (includes in person visit + email/phone support)
How the Programme Works
- Initial Consultation – free 30 minutes to understand your needs
- Diagnostic Review – identify strengths, risks and priorities
- Personalised Mentoring Plan – goals, timelines and focus areas
- Weekly or fortnightly sessions – online or in-person
- Between-session support – email, phone or WhatsApp
- Quarterly progress review – track impact and next steps
Who This Programme Is For:
- New children’s home owners
- Experienced directors wanting external challenge & development
- Providers struggling with Ofsted outcomes
- Homes preparing to scale or diversify
- Organisations facing workforce, culture or compliance issues
- Leaders seeking clearer strategy, confidence and support