Head of Care

Head of Care
Balham, South West London
£36,298 - £46,549
(Salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

An exceptional residential provision is seeking to appoint a Head of Care to join its team in 2024. The role involves providing outstanding care and leadership for children with complex social, communication, and interaction difficulties, including autism and hearing impairments.

The organization’s mission is to foster resilience and achievement through a cutting-edge curriculum while maintaining a nurturing and supportive residential environment.

The desired Head of Care will have strong leadership skills and a passion for promoting the welfare of children. This role will suit someone who thrives on building relationships with staff, families, and external agencies to ensure every child has the best opportunities to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of residential care, ensuring National Minimum Standards are met consistently.
• Collaborate with leadership and governing bodies to implement recommendations from inspections and ensure compliance.
• Foster a welcoming, nurturing environment where children feel at home.
• Develop and deliver engaging, tailored activities for residents.
• Supervise, develop, and appraise staff, championing professional growth.
• Work with local authorities, parents, and external professionals to ensure seamless care and integration.
• Lead on safeguarding and child protection matters, maintaining strict adherence to statutory requirements.
• Prepare reports on service effectiveness and contribute to strategic planning.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of two years’ supervisory experience in children’s residential care.
• Strong leadership and management skills with a proven ability to develop teams.
• Experience working with children with SEN, including autism and communication difficulties.
• A solid understanding of safeguarding principles and relevant legislation.
• British Sign Language Level 2
• NVQ in Child/Social Care

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary: £36,298 - £46,549 (depending on experience and/or qualifications).
• Opportunities for professional development and tailored CPD.
• Access to a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Pension contributions.
• A chance to make a transformative impact on young people's lives.

About Us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. 

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

How to apply 
Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)

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