Location: Newton Aycliffe
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £65,000 per annum + £5,000 car allowance
Closing Date: Wednesday 1 October 2025
Tasks
Leading the mobilisation of new services, ensuring deadlines are met and progress is effectively tracked
Driving quality improvements by delivering insightful reports on service outcomes
Managing and mentoring teams to deliver exceptional care while meeting financial and operational goals
Acting as Responsible Individual when required, ensuring services are fully compliant with all statutory and regulatory standards
Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders including Ofsted, social workers, and local authorities
Championing our values and ensuring our vision and purpose are embedded in every aspect of service delivery
Requirements
A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to leadership and service development
A compassionate and inspiring leader with experience in children’s residential care
Deep knowledge of children’s social care regulations and frameworks
A collaborative mindset, able to work across clinical, education, and outdoor teams
A commitment to continuous improvement, learning, and professional development
Valid Passport copy
Enhanced DBS
Sharecode Right to work(If you are not a British passport holder)
No sponsorship provided
Benefits
Competitive Salary: £65,000 + £5,000 car allowance
Generous Annual Leave: 35 days (with additional days after 2 and 5 years’ service)
Work-Life Balance: 40-hour week (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm) with some flexibility
Health & Wellbeing:
* Private Medical Insurance
* Medicash plan
* 24/7 GP access
* Cashback on optical and dental care
* Gym discounts
Recognition & Rewards:
* £1,000 employee referral bonus
* Monthly ‘Wilderness Heroes’ awards
Financial Security:
* Pension contributions
* Life assurance (2x salary)
Perks & Discounts:
* High street and leisure savings
* Tailored local discounts
Make a Real Impact
Join a team that believes in the power of safe, nurturing environments to change lives. Be part of something extraordinary — where your leadership directly shapes the future of children and young people.
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