Director of Children's Service/Responsible Individual. Job in Sandwich Education & Training Jobs

NonStop Consulting Ltd; Stone Cross; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's services organization is seeking a Director of Children's Services/Responsible Individual to oversee the Registered Managers for an Independent Fostering Agency and a Children's Residential Home. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and providing leadership to support service growth. The ideal candidate will have strong management experience in children's social care, excellent relationship-building skills, and a values-driven approach to care. A competitive salary with bonuses is offered, alongside valuable leadership responsibilities.

Benefits

35 days' holiday

Pension contribution

Supportive management team

Opportunity for part-time work

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in children's social care settings.
• Ability to support and empower managers effectively.
• Knowledge of compliance with Ofsted regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Registered Managers of IFA and Children's Residential Home.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations.
• Provide guidance and supervision to managers.
• Contribute to service development and expansion.
• Maintain relationships with staff and stakeholders.
• Manage day-to-day operations across services.

Skills

Strong leadership and management experience

Excellent relationship‑building skills

Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations

Commercial and business‑development mindset

Values-driven approach

Job description

Director of Children's Service/Responsible Individual

Pay: 70,000 + bonuses based on growth

Location: Sandwich, Kent

Nonstop's client, a small organisation in the Southeast, is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join as Director of Children's Services/Responsible Individual.

This pivotal role oversees the Registered Managers for both an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) and a Children's Residential Home, supporting service growth while ensuring high‑quality, therapeutic care.

Working closely with the Director, you will oversee day‑to‑day operations and play a key role in shaping the organisation's future through strong leadership and expertise.

Benefits:

• Therapeutic organisation
• Good Ofsted‑rated services
• Supportive, values‑driven management team
• Small, family‑feel organisation where your voice makes a difference
• Opportunity to shape growth, including the development of multiple residential homes
• 35 days' holiday
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working can be discussed
• Option to start part‑time (3‑4 days per week) with the opportunity to increase hours
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and support the Registered Managers of both the IFA and Children's Residential Home
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and uphold the organisation's model of care
• Provide guidance, supervision, and empowerment to managers to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people
• Contribute to service development and expansion plans
• Build and maintain strong relationships with foster carers, staff, and external stakeholders
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations across both services

Requirements:

• Strong leadership and management experience preferably within children's social care (IFA, residential, or related setting)
• Excellent relationship‑building skills, with the ability to support and empower managers
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, policies, and procedures
• Commercial and business‑development mindset to support service growth
• Values‑driven approach aligned with the organisation's ethos
• Willingness to travel to the children's home and head office as required

How to apply:

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