Organisational Structure
Our organisational structure ensures clear oversight, accountability, and collaboration across all levels of the service — from strategic leadership to the support workers who deliver hands-on, person-centred care each day.
CEO / Director
Mustapha Yinusa serves as the CEO / Director, providing strategic leadership, governance, and operational oversight across the organisation. He is responsible for ensuring that all services are delivered in line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and other relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. He works closely with the Responsible Individual and Registered Manager to promote a culture of safeguarding, continuous improvement, and high-quality, child-centred care. Mustapha oversees organisational development, quality assurance, financial sustainability, workforce development, and service performance, ensuring that both the residential children’s home and supported accommodation services operate effectively and consistently achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.
Responsible Individual
Angele Taku serves as the Responsible Individual, providing strategic oversight and governance for the children’s home on behalf of the registered provider. She ensures the home operates in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, monitors the quality and safety of care, supports the Registered Manager, and promotes continuous improvement to ensure young people receive safe, effective, and child-centred care.
Registered Manager
Dora Ebenye Ekiko is the Registered Manager and has overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the children’s home. She leads the staff team, ensures high-quality, child-centred care is delivered, promotes safeguarding and positive outcomes for young people, maintains compliance with regulatory requirements, and fosters a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where children can thrive.
Support Team
The Deputy Manager, Team Leader, Senior Support Workers, Support Workers, and Night Support Workers work together to deliver high-quality, hands-on care, provide day-to-day leadership and guidance, promote independence, and ensure young people feel safe, supported, and cared for at all times, including throughout the night.
HR & Quality Assurance
The HR & Quality Assurance Team is responsible for overseeing safe recruitment, staff induction, workforce development, and ongoing compliance with employment legislation and regulatory standards. The team manages mandatory training programmes, including safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), first aid, and other essential competencies, ensuring staff have the knowledge and skills to provide safe, effective, and child-centred care. They also lead quality assurance activities through audits, policy development and review, monitoring of practice, feedback, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the home consistently meets the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and Ofsted expectations.
Administrator
The Administrator provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the children’s home. They maintain accurate records, manage confidential documentation, coordinate meetings, appointments, and referrals, support staff with administrative processes, and facilitate effective communication between the management team, staff, young people, families, and external professionals. The Administrator also assists with compliance monitoring, data management, and record-keeping to ensure information is accurate, secure, and maintained in accordance with regulatory and data protection requirements.
External Professionals
Regulation 44 Visitor – Mariam Phantey, together with therapists, counsellors, and other specialists, provides independent oversight and specialist support to enhance the quality of care. The Regulation 44 Visitor undertakes monthly independent visits to monitor the home’s safeguarding arrangements, care practices, and compliance with regulatory requirements, while therapists, counsellors, and other professionals are engaged on a case-by-case basis to provide services such as mental health support, life skills development, and behavioural interventions.
Key People
Our leadership team brings extensive experience, professional qualifications, and a deep commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.
Staffing Model
Cloverdale House maintains a robust staffing model that ensures appropriate levels of supervision and support at all times. We believe that consistent, well-trained staff are essential to delivering high-quality care and building the trusting relationships that children need to thrive.
Our staffing model ensures a minimum of three staff on duty during the day, with waking night staff providing continuous overnight supervision. On-call management support is available at all times for guidance and escalation of concerns.
We provide individualised support to each young person, ensuring that staffing levels and skills are matched to the needs of the children currently in residence. This may include additional staff or specialist support when required.
3 Staff Minimum on Duty
Adequate daytime supervision
Waking Night Staff
Continuous overnight support
On-Call Management
24/7 management support available
Individualised Support
Staffing matched to children’s needs
Recruitment & Safer Practice
We follow rigorous safer recruitment practices to ensure that all staff are suitable to work with children and young people.
Enhanced DBS Checks
All staff undergo enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks before commencing employment. This includes checks against the barred lists for working with children, ensuring that no unsuitable person has access to the young people in our care.
Identity Verification
We conduct thorough identity verification for all candidates, including right-to-work checks, to ensure the authenticity and eligibility of every member of staff working at Cloverdale House.
Structured Interviews
Our recruitment process includes structured interviews that assess candidates’ values, attitudes, and suitability for working with vulnerable children. We explore motivations, understanding of safeguarding, and commitment to trauma-informed practice.
Reference Checks
Comprehensive reference checks are obtained for all candidates, including references from previous employers in the social care sector. Any gaps in employment history are explored to ensure complete transparency and confidence in our recruitment decisions.
Supervision & Training
We are committed to the ongoing development of our staff, recognising that well-trained, well-supported practitioners deliver the best outcomes for children and young people.
All staff receive formal supervision every 4–6 weeks, providing a structured space for reflective practice, case discussion, and personal development. Supervision ensures that staff remain supported, accountable, and focused on delivering high-quality care.
Our mandatory training programme covers safeguarding, behaviour management, first aid, trauma-informed care, and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). We also support staff in achieving the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, ensuring that our team has the professional qualifications necessary for their roles.
Formal Supervision
Every 4–6 weeks for all staff
Mandatory Training
Safeguarding, first aid, trauma-informed care
Level 3 Diploma
Professional childcare qualification
EDI Training
Equality, diversity & inclusion
Care Planning
Our care planning process is comprehensive, collaborative, and designed to ensure that each young person receives the individualised support they need.
Comprehensive Placement Plans
Every young person has a comprehensive placement plan that sets out their needs, the support they will receive, and the outcomes we are working towards. These plans are developed collaboratively with the child, their family, social worker, and other professionals.
Matching Process
We operate a careful matching process to ensure that new admissions are compatible with the existing group of young people. This considers the needs, ages, and circumstances of all residents to maintain a stable and harmonious home environment.
Pre-Placement Visits
Where possible, we facilitate pre-placement visits so that the young person can see the home, meet the staff and other residents, and begin to feel comfortable before they move in. This helps reduce anxiety and supports a smoother transition.
Keywork Sessions
Each young person has a designated keyworker who provides one-to-one support through regular keywork sessions. These sessions allow the young person to discuss their progress, raise concerns, and work on personal goals in a supportive, confidential setting.
Multi-Agency Working
We work closely with a range of professionals and agencies, including Looked After Children (LAC) reviews, Personal Education Plan (PEP) meetings, and other multi-agency forums. This ensures a coordinated, holistic approach to each child’s care and development.