Are you passionate about providing high quality, well run residential care settings for children and young people? We are looking for a Lead Officer to help us develop property into small residential children’s homes and to ensure, where possible, Children Looked After reside within their home county allowing them to maintain family networks, continue with education and receive the therapeutic support needed. You will be responsible for developing not only properties but new models of residential provision to meet the diverse needs of our children and families as well as responsibility for overseeing the quality of care, safeguarding, regulation and compliance of our children's homes. You will also work closely with the Children Services Leadership Team and other partners and agencies to ensure that our children have safe homes and access to the best possible education, health and leisure opportunities. You will be a strong advocate for the rights and views of our children and promote their participation and involvement in decision making. If this sound like an exciting role for you please contact us to find out more.