Overview Make a Difference to Children in Care Are you a qualified, experienced, and proven Regional Director/Responsible Individual looking for a new challenge? If so, we would love to hear from you. Elwood Recruitment is working in partnership with a specialist provider of care and support for children and young people across the West Midlands. These services support individuals with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, and emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). The role includes leading a portfolio of children’s residential services across the region and acting as the Responsible Individual for all residential services within the region. The region’s size and scope may change in line with organisational growth, offering opportunities for career progression. You will work closely with the Operations Director to deliver strategic objectives, drive high-quality care, and ensure services achieve positive outcomes. A key aspect of the role is supporting services to achieve and maintain strong Ofsted inspection outcomes, including working with homes requiring additional support or during periods of managerial absence. Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership, management, and direction across multiple residential services. Line manage and mentor Registered Managers, fostering high-performing teams. Drive quality standards to ensure safe, effective care in line with the organisation’s Statement of Purpose. Oversee regulatory compliance, ensuring services achieve and maintain positive Ofsted outcomes. Support business growth through developing occupancy and placement opportunities. Act as a positive and influential leader, promoting best practice across services.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care, Children and Young People’s Services (or equivalent). Significant experience working in children’s residential services (EBD/LD). Strong supervision, coaching, and leadership skills. Full UK driving licence with the ability to travel regionally. In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and standards. Clear understanding of safeguarding frameworks and policies relating to looked-after children. Experience managing Ofsted inspections and achieving strong outcomes.

What’s in it for you?

A rewarding career with opportunities for progression in a growing organisation. A commitment to staff development, retention, inclusion, and equal opportunities. Competitive salary with performance-related bonus.

Job Details

Job Type: Permanent Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 per year Education: Diploma of Higher Education (preferred) Experience: Minimum 4 years in children’s residential services (essential)

Elwood Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer valuing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references. AGY #J-18808-Ljbffr