This is a home-based role with regular travel across the region and the flexibility to work from a London base if preferred.
📍 Location: Home-based/London-based with travel required
💼 Type: Permanent
💰 Salary: £52,000 per annum + £3,000 car allowance
The organisation is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and education services that transform lives. Operating across the UK, it supports children and adults with complex needs, helping them thrive in environments that are safe, inclusive, and aspirational.
Widely recognised for its strong people-first culture, the organisation has earned national praise as an inspiring and supportive employer - committed to building compassionate, high-performing teams that make a real difference every day.
Key Responsibilities
🔍 Quality & Governance
- Drive services to achieve and maintain CQC/CIW ratings of Good or Outstanding
- Oversee internal audits, service visits, and improvement plans
- Effectively manage complaints, safeguarding, and regulatory issues
- Champion best practice in care, training, and compliance
- Deliver on key performance indicators including staffing, occupancy, and EBITDA
- Support budget management and cost reduction initiatives
- Collaborate with stakeholders to grow and sustain services
- Directly manage and mentor a group of Registered Managers
- Promote development, wellbeing, and succession planning
- Foster a strong, values-driven leadership culture
- Contribute to regional strategy and service development
- Build strong relationships with commissioners and partners
- Represent the organisation in external forums and meetings
✔ Proven experience in multi-site operational leadership
✔ Strong background in regulated social care or healthcare
✔ Excellent people and performance management skills
✔ In-depth understanding of CQC or CIW compliance frameworks
✔ Degree-qualified or equivalent experience
✔ Willingness to travel and stay away from home as required
Perks & Benefits
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Free online GP and health cash plan
- Wagestream (early/flexible pay) and financial wellbeing tools
- Cycle to Work scheme & discounted gym memberships
- Access to wellness resources and National Trust activities
- Life Assurance & Cancer Cover
Why Apply?
Join a nationally recognised organisation that puts people at the heart of everything they do. You’ll be part of a passionate leadership team committed to innovation, inclusion, and positive outcomes.
This role offers genuine career development and the chance to help shape the future of social care.
