We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and strategic Head of Care to provide senior leadership and operational oversight across a portfolio of specialist care and education services.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of Care who has experience leading complex care environments and is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring services achieve excellent outcomes through strong governance, quality assurance, safeguarding, and continuous improvement.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, operational leaders, education teams, healthcare professionals, and external partners, the Head of Care will ensure care services remain safe, compliant, innovative, and aligned with organisational values.
About the Role
As Head of Care, you will provide strategic direction and operational leadership across specialist care services, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred support.
You will oversee quality, compliance, safeguarding, workforce development, and service improvement, ensuring services consistently meet regulatory standards and the needs of the individuals supported.
This role requires a confident leader who can influence change, support service leaders, and drive excellence across a complex care and education environment.
Key Responsibilities
About You
Benefits
At Olive Recruit, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity. Our core values, Integrity, Impact, Inclusivity, and Innovation, guide our efforts to create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to excel.
As a recruitment agency, we prioritise sourcing and placing diverse candidates with our clients, recognising that diverse perspectives are essential for business success and inclusive work environments.
We take great pride in celebrating the unique backgrounds and experiences of our team members and candidates. By embracing these different perspectives, we not only create a great place to work but also better serve our clients. Your individuality is what makes our team strong.
Join us in championing our values and building a workplace where everyone can thrive.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment and participate fully in safeguarding training and processes.
The successful applicant will undergo a free enhanced disclosure from the disclosure barring service & other compliance checks required.
