We are seeking a Head of Care, responsible for the overall Care standards and compliance for a medium sized Children's Unit. Their mission is to create a secure yet nurturing space where young people can learn, grow, and build brighter futures.

You will lead and inspire a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality care and safeguarding standards. You will oversee care planning, staff development, and operational excellence, fostering a positive, therapeutic environment for young people

Responsibilities:

• Deputise for the Registered Manager, overseeing accommodation operations, strategic decisions, and on-call duties.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team (Care, Education, Health, Facilities) to ensure high-quality service delivery and benchmark performance within the secure accommodation network.

Qualifications:

• Level 5 management qualification and extensive leadership experience in children's residential care, ideally in a secure setting.
• Qualified Social Worker with active Social Work England registration.
• Strong knowledge of youth justice, safeguarding, and legislation related to looked-after children and residential care.
• Proven experience handling risks related to offending behavior, self-harm, and safeguarding concerns.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you! Please apply to the link below or get in touch with Vinay if you need more information on the role.