Interim Head of Care – 6-Month Fixed Term Contract

Brook Street; Brierley Hill; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Head of Care for a 6-month fixed term contract in Brierley Hill and Wolverhampton. The role involves providing strategic leadership across a multi-site care portfolio, ensuring compliance with CQC regulations, and driving service improvement. With a competitive pro rata salary of £70,000, this hybrid position allows for flexible hours. The ideal candidate should hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and have significant senior management experience in regulated services.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Competitive salary

Supportive senior leadership environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' senior management experience within regulated health and social care services.
• Proven experience managing residential and/or supported living services.
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of CQC requirements and inspection frameworks.
• Extensive experience in safeguarding, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across residential and supported living services.
• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and Health and Social Care Act 2008.
• Lead safeguarding practice as a senior safeguarding lead.
• Manage and respond to CQC inspections, commissioning reviews and audits.

Skills

Leadership in health and social care

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Safeguarding experience

Quality assurance

Team management

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

Interim Head of Care

6-Month Fixed Term Contract (with potential extension)

Salary: £70,000 pro rata, plus benefits (including 28 days annual leave, pro rata)

Location: Brierley Hill & Wolverhampton

Hours: 35 hours per week (part-time considered: 28-35 hours)

Working Pattern: Hybrid, with significant on-site presence

The Role

We are recruiting an experienced Interim Head of Care to provide senior leadership across a multi-site care portfolio, including residential and supported living services. This is a hands‑on leadership role, requiring strong operational visibility, strategic oversight and the ability to maintain high-quality, compliant care during a transitional period.

The successful candidate will play a key role in regulatory compliance, safeguarding leadership, service performance and continuous improvement, working closely with senior stakeholders and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across residential and supported living services
• Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations and the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, including Fundamental Standards
• Lead and oversee safeguarding practice, acting as a senior safeguarding lead
• Prepare for, manage and respond to CQC inspections, commissioning reviews and audits
• Maintain a strong on‑site presence, supporting, guiding and developing care teams
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration and high standards of care
• Work closely with senior leadership, attending head office meetings and panels as required
• Drive service improvement, quality assurance and performance management
• Support financial oversight, resource planning and workforce development

Essential Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years' senior management experience within regulated health and social care services
• Proven experience managing residential and/or supported living services
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of CQC requirements and inspection frameworks
• Extensive experience in safeguarding, quality assurance and regulatory compliance
• Sound understanding of relevant legislation, including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding frameworks
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing teams across multiple locations
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

What's on Offer

• Competitive £70k pro rata salary
• Hybrid working with flexible hours considered
• Opportunity to lead services through a critical period and make a meaningful impact
• Supportive senior leadership environment