Role: Childrens Service Director / Head of Care
Location: Midlands-based role covering Staffordshire and Nottinghamshire
Type: Senior Leadership | Childrens Residential Services
Overview
We have been engaged by an established and expanding care group to support the appointment of a Childrens Service Director (Head of Care) to play a key role in the growth of their Childrens Division.
This is a senior, strategic leadership position overseeing multiple childrens homes across the Midlands, with a particular focus on Staffordshire and Nottinghamshire. The role will be supported by a highly experienced Responsible Individual and an existing Head of Childrens Services, forming a strong senior leadership structure.
With 28 homes already operating across the wider group, this is an exciting opportunity to join the organisation at a pivotal point of expansion and to influence standards, outcomes, and future growth.
Key Focus of the Role
* Strategic oversight of multiple childrens residential services
* Driving and maintaining Good and Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
* Supporting and developing Registered Managers and senior leadership teams
* Ensuring regulatory compliance and best practice across services
* Embedding strong quality assurance, safeguarding, and performance frameworks
* Contributing to the ongoing expansion and long-term vision of the Childrens Division
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a senior leader who can demonstrate:
* A strong track record of Good and Outstanding Ofsted inspection outcomes
* Experience at Head of Care, Service Director, Regional Manager, or equivalent senior level
* Deep understanding of childrens residential care regulations and quality standards
* The ability to lead, influence, and support managers across multiple sites
* A strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, supportive leadership style
Package & Progression
* Highly competitive salary (discussed on a confidential basis)
* Significant scope for career progression and long-term growth within a large, ambitious group
* Opportunity to help shape and expand a growing Childrens Division
Additional Notes
The client is also open to conversations with high-performing Registered Managers who may be looking to step into a more senior, strategic role as part of the organisations growth journey.
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