Service Director - Children Services in Walsall

Role: Children’s Service Director / Head of Care Location: Midlands-based role covering Staffordshire and Nottinghamshire Type: Senior Leadership | Children’s Residential Services Overview We have been engaged by an established and expanding care group to support the appointment of a Children’s Service Director (Head of Care) to play a key role in the growth of their Children’s Division. This is a senior, strategic leadership position overseeing multiple children’s homes across the Midlands, with a particular focus on Staffordshire and Nottinghamshire. The role will be supported by a highly experienced Responsible Individual and an existing Head of Children’s Services, forming a strong senior leadership structure. With 28 homes already operating across the wider group, this is an exciting opportunity to join the organisation at a pivotal point of expansion and to influence standards, outcomes, and future growth. Key Focus of the Role * Strategic oversight of multiple children’s residential services * Driving and maintaining Good and Outstanding Ofsted outcomes * Supporting and developing Registered Managers and senior leadership teams * Ensuring regulatory compliance and best practice across services * Embedding strong quality assurance, safeguarding, and performance frameworks * Contributing to the ongoing expansion and long-term vision of the Children’s Division Candidate Profile We are seeking a senior leader who can demonstrate: * A strong track record of Good and Outstanding Ofsted inspection outcomes * Experience at Head of Care, Service Director, Regional Manager, or equivalent senior level * Deep understanding of children’s residential care regulations and quality standards * The ability to lead, influence, and support managers across multiple sites * A strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, supportive leadership style Package & Progression * Highly competitive salary (discussed on a confidential basis) * Significant scope for career progression and long-term growth within a large, ambitious group * Opportunity to help shape and expand a growing Children’s Division Additional Notes The client is also open to conversations with high-performing Registered Managers who may be looking to step into a more senior, strategic role as part of the organisation’s growth journey