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Job Title: Regional Director – Children's Residential Services
Location: West Midlands
Salary: Up to £75,000 DOE + Bonus + Car Allowance
Contract Type: Permanent | Full Time (40 hours per week on average)
Agency: Search & Selection UK Limited – Recruiting on behalf of our Client
Lead with Purpose. Shape Lives.
Search & Selection UK are proud to be supporting our client – a respected and growing provider of therapeutic care for children and young people – in the appointment of an exceptional Regional Director to oversee multiple residential care services across the West Midlands.
If you're a resilient, passionate leader who thrives in a values-led environment, and you have a track record of delivering outstanding residential care, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Client
Our client delivers high-quality, person-centred care to children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, complex needs, and learning disabilities. Their services focus on safety, therapeutic support, and helping young people build bright, independent futures.
The Role
This is a senior operational role that combines strategic leadership with practical oversight. You’ll play a pivotal part in shaping the future of residential services in the region, working closely with Registered Managers to drive excellence in care, compliance, and outcomes.
You will:
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Oversee the day-to-day operational delivery of multiple homes
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Act as Responsible Individual for the region’s Ofsted-registered services
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Provide mentorship, supervision, and performance management to Registered Managers
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Ensure services consistently meet and exceed Ofsted standards
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Support growth, service development, and improvement planning
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Champion a culture of safeguarding, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice
This is a role for someone who thrives on accountability, has a sharp focus on compliance and quality, and understands the importance of culture in creating safe and nurturing homes.
What You’ll Need
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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) or equivalent
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Extensive experience in residential childcare, ideally in an EBD and/or LD setting
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A confident understanding of children’s home regulations and Ofsted frameworks
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Proven ability to lead, inspire and manage geographically dispersed teams
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Strong decision-making, communication, and crisis management skills
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A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally
What’s On Offer
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Competitive salary up to £75,000 depending on experience
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Performance-related bonus
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Car allowance
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Career development and internal progression opportunities
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A supportive executive team and values-driven culture
Interested?
This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to positively impact the lives of vulnerable children while leading a high-performing regional team
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