Director of Childrens Services Social Enterprise - Residential Care

Director of Childrens Services Social Enterprise - Residential Care Northwest - Candidates must be within commuting distance to Liverpool and surrounding areas 75,000 5% matched pension | Up to 30 days annual leave bank holidays Responsible Individuals and experienced registered managers are encouraged to apply NVQ Level 5 in childcare is essential Make a real difference in the lives of children and families. Compass Associated is proud to be partnering with a pioneering social enterprise to appoint a Director of Childrens Services / Registered Manager. With a legacy dating back to 1991 and a turnover of 36 million, this North West-based organisation delivers a wide range of impactful services across public health, mental health, family outreach, early years, and primary education. As demand for third-sector childrens homes grows, the organisation has secured investment to launch 4 childrens homes and a fostering agency. Early plans are that the homes are located in Liverpool and the fostering agency in Manchester. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape and lead new services from the ground up while contributing strategically at board level. About the Role You will hold responsibility for: Take full operational responsibility for a cluster of childrens homes, ensuring outstanding care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance, you will also hold temporary registration whilst recruiting another manager. Commissioning and registration of new children''s homes Collaborate with key exec team members including the CEO, Finance Director, and Business Development Director Contribution to group wide strategy Provide direct support, mentorship, and appraisals for Registered Managers, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional development Oversee governance, quality assurance, and performance frameworks to deliver positive outcomes for children and young people Lead the setup and registration of new homes, including staff recruitment Report to the Board on service performance, growth plans, and regulatory matters. About You Were seeking a values-driven leader who believes in equity and brings proven experience managing and leading childrens services Strong background in the childrens care sector A track record of developing and commissioning new services/homes Be able to develop new services and establish effective operational structures. Recommendations Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer 200 of John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation. Contact details If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity or would like to request a full job description please contact Adam Brenton direct on 0161 667 6555. Alternatively please email [email protected]

Created: 2025-08-14