Overview

Quality Director - Children’s Residential Services at WILDERNESS WAY. This is a senior leadership role responsible for leading strategy, strengthening compliance, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement and safeguarding across our portfolio of children’s homes. The role involves partnering with the CEO and operational leaders to champion innovation and best practice within a growing, values-led organisation. This is a hybrid role with the expectation to travel to our Head Office in Penrith at least once a week.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for quality across the portfolio of children’s homes and drive continuous improvement in care standards.
• Oversee audits, regulatory compliance (Ofsted, Children’s Homes Regulations 2015) and safeguarding frameworks.
• Coach and develop leadership teams to deliver exceptional care and consistently exceed regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with the CEO and operational leaders to embed a culture of safeguarding, innovation, and best practice.
• Monitor and strengthen quality assurance processes, policies, and practice to ensure safety and wellbeing of children.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in quality leadership within children’s residential care.
• Deep knowledge of Ofsted, Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, and safeguarding frameworks.
• Confidence to influence, challenge and inspire at all levels.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on attitude and a commitment to doing what’s right for children.

All roles at AWW are subject to Safer Recruitment checks, including references, enhanced DBS, and online/social media screening. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Civic and Social Organizations