Director of Children's Service​/Responsible Individual. Education & Training

Director of Children's Service/Responsible Individual

Pay: 70,000 + bonuses based on growth

Location: Sandwich, Kent

Nonstop's client, a small organisation in the Southeast, is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join as Director of Children's Services/Responsible Individual.

This pivotal role oversees the Registered Managers for both an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) and a Children's Residential Home, supporting service growth while ensuring high‑quality, therapeutic care.

Working closely with the Director, you will oversee day‑to‑day operations and play a key role in shaping the organisation's future through strong leadership and expertise.

• Therapeutic organisation
• Good Ofsted‑rated services
• Supportive, values‑driven management team
• Small, family‑feel organisation where your voice makes a difference
• Opportunity to shape growth, including the development of multiple residential homes
• 35 days' holiday
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working can be discussed
• Option to start part‑time (3‑4 days per week) with the opportunity to increase hours
• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Oversee and support the Registered Managers of both the IFA and Children's Residential Home
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and uphold the organisation's model of care
• Provide guidance, supervision, and empowerment to managers to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people
• Contribute to service development and expansion plans
• Build and maintain strong relationships with foster carers, staff, and external stakeholders
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations across both services

• Strong leadership and management experience preferably within children's social care (IFA, residential, or related setting)
• Excellent relationship‑building skills, with the ability to support and empower managers
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, policies, and procedures
• Commercial and business‑development mindset to support service growth
• Values‑driven approach aligned with the organisation's ethos
• Willingness to travel to the children's home and head office as required

If you're interested, please send your CV (preferably in Word format) via this site.

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