Head of Service - Children's Complex Care & Transitions

DAYTIME HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; London; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a strategic leader for a pioneering service in children's complex care. This role involves overseeing both residential and community-based care, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks while promoting a trauma-informed culture. The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in children's care and mental health, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and financial management. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and young people with complex emotional and mental health needs, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Pension: Up to 10% employer contribution

Car allowance or EV scheme

Private healthcare or wellbeing support

30+ days annual leave

£2,000-£3,000 annual CPD & coaching budget

Flexible/Hybrid working

Option for equity/profit-share

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in children's care and mental health settings.
• Expertise in compliance with Ofsted and CQC regulations.
• Experience in scaling care models for complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement integrated step-down care models.
• Oversee service delivery, governance, and safeguarding.
• Develop business plans and lead commissioning engagement.

Skills

Senior leadership experience in children’s care

Knowledge of Ofsted/CQC frameworks

Experience developing specialist care models

Strong strategic management skills

Financial management skills

Stakeholder management skills

Education

Qualification in Social Work

Qualification in Nursing

Qualification in Psychology

Job description

Head of Service - Children's Complex Care & Transitions

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Job Summary

We are seeking a strategic and compassionate leader to drive a pioneering Step-Down and Complex Care service for children and young people with complex emotional and mental health needs. This role spans both residential (Ofsted-regulated) and community-based (CQC-regulated) care settings and will be delivered by a consortium of health and social care partners.

Job Summary

We are seeking a strategic and compassionate leader to drive a pioneering Step-Down and Complex Care service for children and young people with complex emotional and mental health needs. This role spans both residential (Ofsted-regulated) and community-based (CQC-regulated) care settings and will be delivered by a consortium of health and social care partners.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Design and implement the consortium’s integrated step-down care model.
• Represent the service with stakeholders including NHS, ICBs, Ofsted, and CQC.
• Promote a trauma-informed, co-productive culture.
  
  

Operational Oversight

• Oversee service delivery, governance, and safeguarding.
• Ensure high standards across both residential and community-based settings.
  
  

Financial & Growth Leadership

• Develop the service’s business plan and pricing strategy.
• Lead on commissioning engagement, bids, and tenders.
  
  

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with Ofsted, CQC, and legislative frameworks.
• Lead audits, registration, and policy development.
  
  

People & Culture

• Line manage senior clinical and operational leads.
• Embed trauma-informed care and support staff wellbeing.
  
  

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Senior leadership experience in children’s care, mental health, or complex care.
• Knowledge of Ofsted/CQC frameworks and safeguarding.
• Experience developing or scaling specialist care models.
• Strong strategic, financial, and stakeholder management skills.
  
  

Desirable

• Qualification in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, or equivalent.
• Background in system transformation or integrated care pathways.
  
  

Benefits

• Salary: £95,000 - £105,000 DOE
• Bonus: 10-20% based on KPIs
• Pension: Up to 10% employer contribution
• Car allowance or EV scheme
• Private healthcare or wellbeing support
• 30+ days annual leave
• £2,000-£3,000 annual CPD & coaching budget
• Flexible/Hybrid working
• Option for equity/profit-share (by agreement)
  
  

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter via Reed.Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a two-stage panel interview including scenario-based questions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail Office Equipment

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