We are currently recruiting for an experienced Head of Care to join a growing children s residential organisation. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone with a strong background in children s residential care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.
The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight across 19 children s homes, with the organisation continuing to expand and projected to grow to 23 homes by 2028.
Working closely with the Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, you will play a key role in shaping the organisation s safeguarding framework, quality standards, and regulatory compliance across all services.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight across multiple children s residential homes
- Act as the Organisational Designated Safeguarding Lead (Level 5)
- Ensure high standards of safeguarding, quality assurance and regulatory compliance across all homes
- Support and guide senior operational leaders including Responsible Individuals, Regional Managers and Registered Managers
- Monitor Ofsted standards and ensure homes are operating in line with regulatory requirements
- Lead safeguarding investigations and ensure robust safeguarding practice across the organisation
- Work closely with senior leadership to support the continued growth and development of the service
Requirements
- Significant experience within children s residential care
- Previous experience in a senior leadership or multi-site management role
- Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding frameworks
- Experience overseeing multiple services or regions
- Proven ability to maintain high quality standards and drive service improvement
- Level 5 qualification in leadership and management (or willingness to obtain if required)
What s on Offer
- £70,000 £75,000 salary
- Up to £10,000 performance bonus
- Company car
- Opportunity to join a growing organisation with clear expansion plans
- Senior leadership position working closely with the MD and COO
- Opportunity to shape safeguarding and quality standards across a large group of services
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader within children s residential care who is looking to step into a strategic role within a growing organisation.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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