Director of Children's Care and Wellbeing

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director to join us as Director of Children's Care and Wellbeing to lead and develop our children's health and care services. This is a pivotal role that requires strategic vision, strong leadership, and a commitment to excellence in care.

Responsibilities

As the Director of Children's Care and Wellbeing, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic objectives for children's health and care services. You will ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Ofsted regulations, and CQC standards. Your role will involve line managing registered managers and the Head of Service for seven registered children's homes, as well as providing support to the Head of the Health Agency and Lead Nurse.

You will implement systems and processes to sustain high standards of care, nursing, wellbeing and therapy, ensuring robust child protection processes and management systems. Additionally, you will establish and monitor annual budgets ensuring financial viability.

You will support the CEO and wider Directorate by planning, developing, and managing the children's health and care service to meet the holistic needs of the young people attending St Elizabeth's School. As an active member of the Executive and leadership teams, you will provide expert leadership across our Health Agency, encouraging innovation, continuous improvement, and best practice to develop the service as a centre of excellence. You will ensure children and young people are safeguarded through robust child protection processes and management systems.

Skills & Abilities

To excel in this role, you must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a multi-disciplinary team. Strong strategic planning, organization, and change management skills are essential, along with excellent financial management skills and business planning abilities. Your leadership style should be approachable, fair, and decisive, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

You should have experience as a Registered Manager or Responsible Individual, with in-depth knowledge of Ofsted Residential Children’s Home guidance. Experience of leading an Ofsted inspection is also crucial for this role.

Informal discussion with the Executive Team offered during the application process.

Contact Information

For more information or to apply, please contact our recruitment advisers at GatenbySanderson:

• Michelle Sander, Principal Researcher
• Email: [email protected]

Commitment to Equality

St Elizabeth's is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.