Location: Dudley, West Midlands, West Midlands, West Midlands, UKInterim Head of Care6-Month Fixed Term Contract (with potential extension)Salary: £70,000 pro rata, plus benefits (including 28 days annual leave, pro rata) Location: Brierley Hill & Wolverhampton Hours: 35 hours per week (part-time considered: 28-35 hours) Working Pattern: Hybrid, with significant on-site presenceThe RoleWe are recruiting an experienced Interim Head of Care to provide senior leadership across a multi-site care portfolio, including residential and supported living services. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring strong operational visibility, strategic oversight and the ability to maintain high-quality, compliant care during a transitional period.The successful candidate will play a key role in regulatory compliance, safeguarding leadership, service performance and continuous improvement, working closely with senior stakeholders and operational teams.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic and operational leadership across residential and supported living servicesEnsure full compliance with CQC regulations and the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, including Fundamental StandardsLead and oversee safeguarding practice, acting as a senior safeguarding leadPrepare for, manage and respond to CQC inspections, commissioning reviews and auditsMaintain a strong on-site presence, supporting, guiding and developing care teamsPromote a culture of accountability, collaboration and high standards of careWork closely with senior leadership, attending head office meetings and panels as requiredDrive service improvement, quality assurance and performance managementSupport financial oversight, resource planning and workforce developmentEssential RequirementsLevel 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent)Minimum 5 years' senior management experience within regulated health and social care servicesProven experience managing residential and/or supported living servicesStrong, up-to-date knowledge of CQC requirements and inspection frameworksExtensive experience in safeguarding, quality assurance and regulatory complianceSound understanding of relevant legislation, including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding frameworksStrong leadership capability with experience managing teams across multiple locationsFull UK driving licence and access to own vehicleWhat's on OfferCompetitive £70k pro rata salaryHybrid working with flexible hours consideredOpportunity to lead services through a critical period and make a meaningful impactSupportive senior leadership environmentTPBN1_UKTJ