Based at Accrington Head Office (with travel across the Midlands)
Up to £60,000 per annum
Full UK Driving Licence Required
Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and young people?
Care Services To You Ltd is dedicated to making a positive contribution to children's lives through exceptional care, support and therapeutic intervention. We provide specialist single-occupancy homes for young people with complex social, emotional and mental health needs, creating safe, nurturing environments where children can stabilise and thrive.
As a growing organisation with high aspirations, our mission is to deliver outstanding, child-centred care that achieves meaningful and lasting outcomes for young people in crisis. We are committed to trauma-informed practice, continuous improvement, and maintaining the highest standards across all of our services.
We are now seeking an experienced and driven Head of Quality, Compliance & Risk to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our services.
The Role
Working closely with our Director of Care, you will lead the organisation's approach to quality assurance, regulatory compliance and risk management across our children's homes.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced children's residential care professional who is passionate about driving excellence, supporting managers to succeed, and ensuring the very best outcomes for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the organisation's quality assurance and continuous improvement framework.
- Conduct audits, inspections and quality monitoring activities across all homes.
- Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements.
- Support Registered Managers and leadership teams to achieve outstanding outcomes and inspection results.
- Identify, assess and mitigate organisational risks.
- Monitor safeguarding practices and promote a strong culture of safety and accountability.
- Analyse performance data and produce reports for senior leaders and stakeholders.
- Develop action plans and support services to implement improvements effectively.
- Promote trauma-informed and child-centred practice throughout the organisation.
- Lead on policy development, regulatory updates and compliance improvements.
About You
We are looking for a confident and experienced leader who can inspire others, challenge practice where necessary and drive sustained improvement across our services.
Essential Requirements
- Significant experience working within children's residential care.
- Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
- Previous experience in quality assurance, compliance, auditing or operational management.
- Excellent understanding of risk management and governance.
- Proven ability to support and develop managers and operational teams.
- Strong analytical, report-writing and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the Midlands.
Desirable
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent.
- Experience supporting services through Ofsted inspections and improvement programmes.
- Experience operating at senior leadership level within children's services.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum.
- Free gym membership.
- Health Cashback Scheme.
- Blue Light Card offering discounts on everyday purchases.
- Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative Senior Leadership Team.
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.
- The chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people.
Why Join Care Services To You?
At Care Services To You, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to build a brighter future. Our specialist homes provide intensive assessment, stabilisation and therapeutic care for young people with complex needs. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of care, safeguarding and compliance, while creating environments where children feel safe, valued and supported.
If you're ready for your next leadership challenge and want to be part of an organisation that is truly #ChangingLivesBuildingFutures, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
Care Services To You Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Pay: Up to £60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
