Director of Social Care | Purpose-Driven Charity
This is an opportunity to join an ambitious charity supporting adults with learning disabilities, in a critical leadership role as Director of Social Care. Based on a 100-acre working farm in the beautiful Kent countryside, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking senior leadership team, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care and support across accommodation and life skills services.
As Director of Social Care, you’ll balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational management, supporting a workforce of 180+ people delivering 24/7 care. You’ll oversee service development, workforce engagement, and quality assurance, while also being a visible and approachable leader for both staff and the people supported.
This role is fast-paced and highly varied, requiring resilience, flexibility, and a deep commitment to supporting individuals with learning disabilities. It’s an opportunity to drive real impact—enhancing services, developing new support provisions, and strengthening family and community relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Operational leadership – Oversee accommodation and life skills services, ensuring they are well-resourced, compliant, and financially sustainable.
2. Quality and compliance – Lead regulatory compliance, safeguarding, and the Quality Assurance Framework in partnership with the Director...