Overview
Woodbourne Ventures is supporting a care brand dedicated to providing high-quality, therapeutic residential care for children and young people aged 11 to 17 with complex needs including autism, learning disabilities, and emotional or behavioural difficulties.
Our mission is to create safe, stable homes where each young person receives tailored support and the opportunity to thrive - educationally, emotionally, and socially.
With 50 suitable properties already identified across the West Midlands and significant capital backing, the company is ready to launch. We are now seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead this venture from inception to national scale.
The Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to build, lead, and own a values-driven care group with the resources to deliver real impact.
As CEO, you will:
* Define and execute the organisation’s strategy
* Build and oversee a multi-site, Ofsted-regulated operation
* Lead on safeguarding, quality, staffing, and growth
* Work closely with the board and investors to scale responsibly and sustainably
* Share in the long-term value creation through equity ownership
Key Responsibilities
* Lead strategic planning, operational delivery, and phased rollout of new homes across the West Midlands
* Ensure full compliance with Ofsted and the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, embedding a strong safeguarding culture
* Recruit and retain high-performing Registered Managers and care teams
* Build trusted relationships with local authorities, commissioners, and referral networks
* Drive measurable outcomes for young people across education, wellbeing, and personal development
* Oversee budgets, risk, governance, and reporting to the board
* Represent the organisation with regulators, partners, and sector stakeholders
About You
* You must have senior executive-level leadership experience in children’s residential care, SEND, or therapeutic education
* A proven track record of directly scaling or operating multi-site regulated services with strong compliance and care outcomes
* Deep understanding of Ofsted regulation, safeguarding frameworks, and care for children with complex needs
* Commercially astute and operationally disciplined, with strong team-building ability
* A credible, values-led leader able to inspire teams and engage confidently with commissioners, investors, and regulators
* Passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable young people and delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care
Why Join Us?
* Lead the creation of a high-impact care group backed by serious long-term investment
* 50 pre-identified homes across the West Midlands offer immediate growth potential
* Shape the future of care for young people with complex needs
* Competitive salary with tangible equity ownership
Role details
* Seniority level: Executive
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Business Development and Sales
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