Role: Children’s Service Director / Head of Care
Location: Midlands-based role covering Staffordshire and Nottinghamshire
Type: Senior Leadership | Children’s Residential Services
Overview
We have been engaged by an established and expanding care group to support the appointment of a Children’s Service Director (Head of Care) to play a key role in the growth of their Children’s Division.
This is a senior, strategic leadership position overseeing multiple children’s 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 Children’s 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
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Strategic oversight of multiple children’s residential services
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Driving and maintaining Good and Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
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Supporting and developing Registered Managers and senior leadership teams
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Ensuring regulatory compliance and best practice across services
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Embedding strong quality assurance, safeguarding, and performance frameworks
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Contributing to the ongoing expansion and long-term vision of the Children’s Division
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a senior leader who can demonstrate:
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A strong track record of Good and Outstanding Ofsted inspection outcomes
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Experience at Head of Care, Service Director, Regional Manager, or equivalent senior level
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Deep understanding of children’s residential care regulations and quality standards
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The ability to lead, influence, and support managers across multiple sites
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A strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, supportive leadership style
Package & Progression
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Highly competitive salary (discussed on a confidential basis)
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Significant scope for career progression and long-term growth within a large, ambitious group
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Opportunity to help shape and expand a growing Children’s 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 organisation’s growth journey