Assistant Director Children's Services - Residential and Supported Accommodation

Barnardo's; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnardo's in London is seeking an experienced senior leader to oversee a portfolio of residential children’s homes and supported accommodation services in the South East. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, act as Responsible Individual and Nominated Individual when required, and drive quality, performance and growth.

This is a chance to shape services that change lives at one of the UK’s best-loved children’s charities.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in children’s residential care (teams, operations, quality)
• Experience as Responsible Individual or Nominated Individual or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted and children’s social care regulations
• Proven track record delivering compliant, high-quality services
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• Passion for improving outcomes for children and young people

Skills

Senior leadership

RI/NI experience

Ofsted knowledge

Quality delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Children outcomes focus

Job description

Join Barnardo's at an exciting time of growth within our residential and supported accommodation services across the South East.

We're looking for an experienced senior leader to oversee a portfolio of residential children's homes and supported accommodation services, ensuring exceptional care, regulatory compliance and positive outcomes for children and young people.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you'll provide strategic and operational leadership, act as Responsible Individual and Nominated Individual where required, and play a key role in driving quality, performance, service development and growth.

About You

You'll bring:

• Significant senior leadership experience within children's residential care.
• Experience as a Responsible Individual, Nominated Individual or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted and children's social care regulations.
• A proven track record of delivering high-quality, compliant services.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• A passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.

Why Join Barnardo's?

• Shape and influence services that change lives.
• Lead a growing and ambitious portfolio.
• Work alongside experienced national leaders.
• Drive innovation, quality and continuous improvement.
• Be part of one of the UK's most respected children's charities.

Ready to Make a Difference?

This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious leader who wants to combine strategic influence with meaningful impact for children and young people.