Finding Leaders Who Champion Children: Specialist Recruitment for Residential Care
Leading a children’s home or specialist care service requires more than just management skills; it demands resilience, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to safeguarding. In a sector governed by stringent Ofsted regulations, finding leaders who can create safe, nurturing environments is the single most important investment you can make.
At RJS Resourcing, we understand this responsibility. Our expertise in children's services recruitment comes from understanding the heart and soul of this sector.
We partner with children's residential homes, specialist schools, and learning disability services to source and place the sector’s most vital roles, from Registered Managers to Responsible Individuals. Our focus is on finding professionals who don’t just meet standards, but who champion the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
Roles We Recruit For
We have a strong network of professionals ready for their next challenge, supported by a proactive outreach network.
We regularly recruit for roles including:
- Registered Managers: Sourcing CQC and Ofsted-compliant leaders with the operational expertise to guide homes towards ‘Outstanding’ ratings.
- Responsible Individuals (RIs): Identifying strategic leaders who provide strong oversight and governance across single homes or wider provider groups.
- Deputy Managers: Finding the next generation of leaders who can support Registered Managers with daily operations, team development, and quality assurance.
- Dual Registered Managers: Sourcing experienced professionals qualified to oversee integrated services for both children and adults with learning disabilities or complex needs.
- Service & Home Managers: Recruiting for a wide range of leadership positions within specialist children’s services.
- Team Leaders: Placing confident, hands-on supervisors who ensure consistency, guidance, and support within care teams.
- Senior Support Workers: Finding compassionate, experienced practitioners who provide stability and model best practice in direct care.
Compliant, Ethical, and Experienced
Recruiting for children’s services cannot be left to chance. Our process is built on a foundation of regulatory awareness and a duty of care to both our clients and candidates.
We go beyond matching a CV to a job description. We assess a candidate’s true understanding of safeguarding, their experience with Ofsted inspections, and their ability to lead and motivate a team under pressure. Every candidate is rigorously screened for their compliance history, professional qualifications, and their alignment with the values of ethical care provision. This meticulous, values-driven approach ensures we introduce you to leaders you can trust to protect and nurture the children in your care.
Recruiting Across the UK
From our base, we have successfully placed senior professionals in children’s services across the UK. Our national reach gives you access to a wider pool of talent, including candidates who may be looking to relocate for the right opportunity. Whether you are a single-home provider or a national organisation, we offer the same dedicated, expert service to find the leadership you need to thrive.
Partner with RJS Resourcing Today
If you are looking to appoint a new leader for your children’s home or care service, speak with a team that truly understands what's at stake. Let us help you find a professional who will make a lasting, positive impact on your organisation and the young lives you support.
Contact jack@rjsresourcing.co.uk leading our children’s services team today to discuss your recruitment needs.
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