At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team to provide exceptional therapeutic care for children.
- Company: A growing specialist residential provision focused on therapeutic care for young children.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and professional development support.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a commitment to quality and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while shaping the future of childcare.
- Qualifications: Experience in Ofsted-regulated homes and leadership in social care.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
About Us
Are you an experienced children's home leader with a passion for therapeutic care and achieving exceptional outcomes for children? Our client, a specialist residential provision for children aged 4-11 years, is seeking an inspiring Head of Care to join their growing leadership team and help shape the future of specialist residential childcare for young children. Currently operating two therapeutic children's homes, with a third home planned for next year, they provide highly specialised care for children using a unique trauma-informed therapeutic model designed to help children recover from developmental trauma, build meaningful relationships and successfully transition into long-term family settings.
The Role
As Head of Care, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the homes, ensuring children receive exceptional therapeutic care and support. You will work closely alongside a highly experienced team of Directors and Clinical Team who bring extensive expertise across social care. You will not be working in isolation. This is a collaborative senior leadership role with substantial professional support and development opportunities.
About You
- Significant experience within Ofsted-regulated children's homes
- Previous Registered Manager experience and readiness to oversee multiple services
- A Social Work qualification or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulations, quality standards and inspection frameworks
- A proven track record of improving outcomes for children
- Extensive experience of therapeutic, trauma-informed and attachment-led practice
- The ability to inspire, develop and lead high-performing teams
In return
- Competitive salary (dependent upon experience) + bonus
- Opportunity to shape and grow an innovative therapeutic organisation
- Direct access to an experienced and supportive Director team
- A genuine commitment to quality, innovation and children's outcomes.
All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check and full references.
