Leadership and Innovation Director Children

2 weeks ago

Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom NFP People TA Social Care People Full time

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and ambitious leader to join our Executive and Leadership Team as our Leadership and Innovation Director Children. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality services to children and young people in our care, while driving innovation and change across the sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and direction to our care services, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and safety.
  • Develop and implement innovative solutions to improve outcomes for children and young people, working closely with our therapeutic team and other stakeholders.
  • Set and monitor operational targets and Key Performance Indicators, ensuring we meet our objectives and exceed expectations.
  • Lead our services in achieving OFSTED "Good" or "Outstanding" grading, driving excellence across our residential services, fostering agency, and services for disabled children and their families.
  • Contribute to the oversight, development, and implementation of departmental financial plans and budgets, ensuring we manage our resources effectively.
  • Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, ethical, and social requirements, maintaining the highest standards of governance and risk management.
  • Build and maintain impactful relationships with commissioners, stakeholders, and other key partners, promoting our services and achieving our goals.
  • Oversee staffing needs, ensuring we have the right people in place to deliver our vision and objectives.
  • Develop and implement systems to predict, mitigate, avoid, and manage risk, ensuring we maintain a safe and supportive environment for our young people and staff.

About You

We are looking for a leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality services to children and young people, with a strong track record of innovation and change. You will have a proven ability to lead and manage high-performing teams, develop and implement effective strategies, and drive excellence across our services.

Requirements

  • A leadership and management qualification at Level 7 or higher.
  • A minimum of 2 years' experience at a senior management level in a care services environment.
  • Experience of delivering large-scale and/or controversial change projects, with a strong track record of success.
  • Ability to present complex reports and updates to diverse audiences, with a strong focus on communication and stakeholder engagement.
  • Knowledge of the childcare and voluntary sector, including care standards, Ofsted, and residential childcare.
  • A full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.

Benefits

  • A competitive salary and benefits package, including a "golden hello" scheme, a range of training and learning opportunities, and access to multiple wellbeing initiatives.
  • The opportunity to influence the organisation's strategy and direction as a member of our Executive and Leadership Team.
  • Access to discounts across various shops, venues, and services.
  • Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary, enhanced sick pay, and a range of other benefits.

About Our Organisation

We are a forward-thinking non-profit organisation that has delivered unique support for young people across East Anglia for over fifty years. Co-production with staff, young people, and families is at the heart of everything we do. We have a range of residential services, a fostering agency, and services for disabled children and their families, and we are committed to delivering high-quality services that make a real difference to the lives of our young people and their families.

We have a strong track record of innovation and change, and we are committed to building a team of leaders who share our vision and values. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality services to children and young people, with a strong track record of innovation and change, we would love to hear from you.

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