Head of Care

Beaumont College supports special school leavers including those with complex autism and social and emotional challenges.

Beaumont College is a very special place and we are seeking to extend our work-family in response to increased demand for places at the college. If you have an empathy and understanding for our students, alongside a supportive and ambitious vision for them to each achieve their potential, then Beaumont College, Lancaster may have the perfect role for you.

About The Role

• Reporting to: Executive Principal
• Location: Lancaster, Lancashire
• Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (52 weeks per year)
• Salary: £55,000–£60,000 per annum (circa)

This document outlines the duties required at the current time to indicate the level of responsibility. It is not a comprehensive or exhaustive list and may vary to include other reasonable requests as directed by The Executive Principal and Regional Director, which do not change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility entailed.

• Lead and manage a designated service or services as determined by the organisational structure.
• Develop a strategic vision for the care and support of learners across the service that includes clear care pathways to meet both clinical and daily needs of learners.
• To lead and manage compliance with policies, procedures and guidelines to provide excellence in person-centred care and support for learners/residents.
• Support pre-entry processes to ensure the desk-based assessment of documentary evidence supports the assessment process and accurately informs staffing and training needs where the applicants' needs can be met.
• Lead on care-related pre-entry processes to determine compatibility and transition support needs, in consultation with the wider admissions team.
• Support the staff team to prepare person-centred care planning by working directly with the learners through their preferred approaches.
• To contribute to the development of systems and processes that enhance the rigor of care and support to learners and engage the teams in clear recording and sharing of the same.
• Audit and approve Person-Centred Care Plans drawn up by team members using the agreed, preferred software; and approve proposed staff training and competency arrangements within the team.
• Ensure staff training is effective and timely, and staff are compliant in the role they hold including the maintenance of registration including currency of PINs for those who are required as part of their role.
• Lead on resources and audits relating to the needs of students, and ensure the high standards of hygiene and infection control are maintained.
• Work in partnership with colleagues at site and organisation (Beaumont and Salutem Care and Education) level to ensure the needs of students are met, and the professional practice leadership supports are used positively.
• Be the named escalation point of contact for students in their service and their parents/carers for care and support, in conjunction and partnership with the Lead Tutor and onsite leadership and MDT colleagues.
• Maintain an inspection-ready service at all times, adhering to CQC and/or Ofsted Regulatory Requirements to ensure good or better provision and to lead on the TDDI registration for the college.
• To uphold the Salutem and college values, celebrating individuality through an open and accessible service, supporting and embracing diversity in staff and students in the context of Keeping Children Safe in Education.
• To provide direct line management to team leaders including undertaking appraisals/PDRs, supervision, practice checks and mentoring, along with a cycle of compliance audits to ensure services are fulfilling the expected standards in a sustainable way.
• Use HR Policy and Procedure to support progression, and to challenge poor or marginal performance to improve services and provide consistency for service users.
• Lead and manage Care Leadership and Management Meetings, Area meetings or other meetings where appropriate or required.
• Undertake the role, duties and training associated with a Designated Safeguarding Officer for Safeguarding (adults and children).
• To lead the recruitment of staff for their service and ensure ongoing staff training development in a timely manner to ensure person-centred care is well planned and consistent.
• To participate in activity to support student transition including supporting intake assessments, completing care plans and protocols, attending internal meetings and undertaking external assessment visits.
• To have oversight of progress against Intended Outcomes and respond to areas of concern or exceptional progress to support students to achieve their potential.
• Ensure effective communication through a range of approved strategies to ensure staff are provided with current and accurate information in a timely manner.
• Approve the implementation of protocols, Positive Behaviour Plans, including safe and emergency medication across the staff team. Audit services to ensure risk assessments are current, in place and understood by stakeholders.
• Proactively engage and promote multi-disciplinary working and communication across the college, and with external partners.
• Approve reports or other documents to a standard required by Beaumont College, Salutem or other bodies e.g. Commissioners and Stakeholders.
• To carry out other duties consistent with a post of this responsibility that may be reasonably requested by Senior Leaders.
• Any other duty commensurate with the post.

This is an indicative job description and should not be seen as all encompassing, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as identified by the company.

Why Choose Us?

• Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
• Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
• Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
• Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

Still not convinced?

• We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the United Kingdom.
• We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace UK & Ireland.
• We are a Disability confident committed company.

Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.