Join OurGoverning Body
Help shape safe, nurturing children's homes for ages 6–16 through voluntary governance roles. Bring your expertise and passion to make a lasting difference.
We're Hiring - Join Our TeamAbout Our Mission
Regal Stay Care & Support provides safe, stable, and nurturing homes for children aged 6–16. We're forming a new Governing Body to bring independent, values‑driven oversight that keeps children's welfare, voice, education and health outcomes at the centre of everything we do.
We're Recruiting (Voluntary/Unpaid)
What the Governing Body Does
Holds us to high standards of care, safeguarding, and education, aligned to the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations & Quality Standards.
Reviews outcomes, incidents, audits and Ofsted findings; tracks improvements to completion.
Oversees risk, quality, culture, and continuous improvement
Champions children's rights, voice and participation in decision making.
Time Commitment & Meetings
Flexible involvement designed for busy professionals who want to make a difference.
Board Meetings
Once per month (hybrid/virtual by default)
Preparation
Reading meeting packs and following up actions
Monthly Time
Approximate monthly commitment
Roles & Profiles
Detailed overview of each voluntary role and what we're looking for.
Chair of the Governing Body
Head of Board – 1 Role
Purpose
Lead the governing body to deliver strong oversight, ethical decision‑making, and a consistent focus on children's outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Set the annual workplan; lead monthly meetings for effective scrutiny and clear actions
- Oversee safeguarding, quality, education/health outcomes, risk, and compliance
- Ensure children's voice and participation shape governance
- Review Ofsted outcomes, complaints, incidents and internal audit actions
- Lead board recruitment, induction and development; promote diversity and inclusion
- Be an ambassador for Regal Stay Care & Support with partners and stakeholders
Ideal Profile
- Experienced board chair or senior non‑executive leader
- Strong understanding of children's social care/safeguarding and quality frameworks
- Confident, evidence‑led, and values‑driven
Seeking Balanced Skill-Mix
Safeguarding/LADO / child protection
Education & SEND / EHCP / Virtual School liaison
Health & wellbeing / CAMHS / clinical governance
Quality, audit & improvement / data & insights
Finance, risk & audit / HR & people / legal & compliance
Estates, facilities, health & safety / fire safety
Community engagement / lived experience (including care‑experienced)
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join our governing body and help shape the future of children's care
Safeguarding Commitment
Safer recruitment practice
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The safety, protection, and wellbeing of every child in our care is our highest priority. We expect all board members, staff, volunteers, and external partners to share this unwavering commitment. We follow robust safer recruitment procedures to ensure that all individuals working with children are suitable, qualified, and aligned with our values of care, respect, and integrity.
Appointments are subject to:
- Enhanced DBS (children's barred list)
- Satisfactory references
- Conflict‑of‑interest checks and annual declarations
How to Apply
Voluntary governance roles
- CV (max 2 pages)
- Personal statement (max 2 pages)
- Interview availability & adjustments
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, including care‑experienced individuals. Reasonable adjustments are available at every stage of the recruitment process.