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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Salary description
£70000.00 - £75000.00 per year