Pay: £70,000.00-£80,000.00 per year

Job Description:

Head of Care – Children’s Residential Services
Location: Derbyshire | Salary: £70,000–£80,000 + bonuses | Hours: 40 per week | Full-Time, Permanent

Treo Recruitment is partnering with a leading children’s residential provider to recruit an experienced and passionate Head of Care. This is a senior leadership role with real strategic influence, operational autonomy, and the opportunity to shape high-quality, safe, and inspiring care for children and young people.

Why This Role Matters:

• Lead multiple residential services, ensuring safeguarding, compliance, and outstanding care
• Act as the Designated Responsible Individual (RI), providing assurance and supporting Registered Managers to deliver exceptional results
• Drive operational excellence, embedding a culture of quality, professionalism, and values-led leadership
• Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people

What We’re Looking For:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (essential)
• Proven senior leadership experience in children’s residential care
• Experience supporting and holding Registered Managers accountable
• Strong track record in safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and Ofsted standards
• Desirable: Level 7 Diploma, experience as Responsible Individual or Operations Manager

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive salary (£70k–£80k DOE) + bonus
• Senior leadership autonomy and strategic influence
• Career development, professional training, and ongoing support
• Company laptop, mobile, and mileage allowance

About You:
You are a visionary, resilient, and values-driven leader. You thrive in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment, inspiring teams to achieve excellence, while ensuring children and young people thrive.

Ready to make a difference?
If you are a senior leader who wants to shape the future of children’s residential care and deliver outstanding outcomes, apply today through Treo Recruitment. Don’t wait, we are looking to fill this role quickly with the right candidate.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 7 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 5 Leadership and Management (required)
• Level 7 (preferred)

Work Location: In person