You'll be at the forefront of delivering high-quality, regulated services that support some of our most vulnerable children and young people. From children's homes and fostering services to corporate parenting and semi-independent provision, you'll lead a diverse portfolio with strategic vision and operational excellence.
Your leadership will directly influence the lives of children - helping them feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive. Whether it's ensuring a child finds a loving foster home, improving the quality of residential care, or strengthening the voice of young people in service design, your work will help unlock brighter futures.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide visionary leadership across regulated services
* Act as Responsible Individual for fostering and residential care
* Drive innovation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement
* Lead on placement sufficiency and commissioning strategies
* Champion co-production and child-centred practice
* Ensure full compliance with Ofsted and statutory frameworks
Requirements:
* Registered Social Worker (Social Work England) with a relevant management qualification
* Proven leadership in complex children's services environments
* A strong track record of strategic delivery and service transformation
* Experience managing regulated services and navigating inspections
* Outstanding partnership, governance, and financial acumen
* Deep commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and corporate parenting
We'd love to hear from visionary leaders who are passionate about children's futures and ready to take the next bold step in their career. Nottingham City Council is seeking an exceptional leader to take on a transformative role as Head of Children's Regulated Services. This is more than a job - it's a chance to lead with purpose, drive innovation, and make a lasting impact in a city that's ambitious for its children.
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