This permanent residential role at Chalk Hill, part of Eastern Education Group, leads a residential team caring for students with social, emotional and mental health needs. The post holder runs daily shift operations and oversees care plans, risk assessments and progress records, working under the Head of Residential. The role also carries Designated Safeguarding Lead responsibility and supervises Residential Activities and Child Care Officers. The site moves to Bury St Edmunds in spring 2027, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Lead high-quality residential provision in line with Ofsted National Minimum Standards
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, championing student wellbeing and responding to concerns and incidents under statutory guidance
- Oversee daily operations and lead shifts
- Maintain consistently high standards of practice, routines and student support
- Work closely with the Head of Residential to ensure safeguarding, care and emotional development
- Supervise, mentor and develop Residential Activities and Child Care Officers
- Ensure care plans, risk assessments and progress records are robust, current and reflect individual needs
- Contribute to inspections
- Drive continuous improvement across residential provision
What’s required
Experience
- Experience in a residential team leader or similar leadership role
Skills & knowledge
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Ability to work with colleagues, families and external agencies
- Knowledge of safeguarding and statutory guidance
Checks & eligibility
- Full enhanced DBS check
- Eligible to work in the UK
What’s offered
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Family friendly policies and flexible working
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives
- Free parking
- Company events and access to memberships and discount schemes
- Learning and development, including staff development days and funded subject course development
- Staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse groups
- Career progression opportunities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
