1. Permanent
2. Posted 4 hours ago
3. £48,000 / Year
4. Closes: November 1, 2024
We are looking for a Head of Care for a beautiful residential school in Newbury, the position is to cover maternity leave, the salary is £48,000 with many benefits as well as being a highly rewarding role.
Reporting to the Director of Care you’ll be required to lead and manage the residential care team to provide the highest quality of care and attain and maintain excellent standards across the residential care division attaining the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
Candidates will have Registered Manager experience or experience of running residential service in a registered residential children’s provision or within a residential special school and their motivation will demonstrate the highest commitment to children and young people.
Job Role
Lead and manage the residential care team to provide the highest quality of care and attain and maintain excellent standards focused on the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
Be part of an active and visible leadership team who are responsible for developing and sustaining a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in the residential provision by ensuring effective management, organisation, delivery and quality of all care services and activities in line with and exceeding National Minimum Standards and Quality Standards
Ensure the progress of children and young people across the residential care setting is effectively measured and recorded, using appropriate and relevant data, and that suitable targets are shared with pupils, parents and colleagues
Lead the care team to perform to the highest standards and play an active part in the strategic direction of the school through its residential provision for pupils
Have a clear integrated approach to working with SALT, Pastoral, SENCO and Education colleagues placing the best interests of the children and young people at the centre of their practice
Experienced in leadership and management in a residential childcare setting
Passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs
Outstanding skills in forming positive relationships and developing positive partnerships
Self-motivated and driven by opportunities to make a positive difference children and young people
Have a firm understanding of the National Minimum Standards for Residential Special School
Qualifications/Skills
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards
Efficient at monitoring essential compliance
A highly skilled communicator
Positive, resourceful, innovative
Skilled at managing and supporting a large team
Practical and constructional
Able to be part of an on call rota
Benefits
School holidays / term time only working
Generous pension scheme
Subsidised canteen
Free on-site parking
Free use of school swimming facilities
24/7 Employee Assistance Program for employee’s and household members
Call Charlotte at Completely Care for the full job spec and to apply on 01865 727751
Email your Cv to
Completely Care Facebook
To apply for this job email your details to .