Head of Children's Services

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Responsible Individual - Children's Care Homes to provide strategic oversight, governance, and leadership across our residential services in Preston

This is one of UK's leading care service which delivers outstanding care and life-changing outcomes for children, young people and adults

As the Responsible Individual your key responsibilities include:

• Provide Responsible Individual oversight for four Ofsted-regulated children's homes


• Ensure compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards


• Maintain positive and professional relationships with Ofsted, local authorities, and external stakeholders


• Monitor service quality through audits, quality assurance visits, and performance reviews


• Support, mentor, and challenge Registered Managers to achieve high standards of care and regulatory compliance


• Lead on safeguarding oversight, risk management, and service improvement plans


• Analyse performance data and implement strategies to improve outcomes for children and young people


• Ensure robust governance arrangements are in place across all services


• Support the growth and development of existing and future residential services


• Promote a culture where children and young people's voices are central to decision-making

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Significant senior leadership experience within Ofsted-regulated children's residential care


• Strong working knowledge of children's home regulations, quality standards, and safeguarding legislation


• Experience of managing multiple services and driving continuous improvement


• Proven track record of supporting homes to achieve Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes


• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills


• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between services


• Experience as a Responsible Individual


• Experience supporting the registration and mobilisation of new children's homes

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*To be considered for this position you must hold Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

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The successful Responsible Individual will receive an excellent salary up to £70,000 per annum.

This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Medicash policy


• 33 days annual leave inc bank holidays


• Ongoing professional development and training


• Supportive senior leadership team with ambitious growth plans + much more!!!

Reference ID: 7438

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV