Head of Care

Peters Dean Care Ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free private accommodation (3-bedroom)

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Ongoing training & development

Employee discount schemes

14 weeks of school holidays

Job summary

Peters Dean Care Ltd in Horsham, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced Care Manager to lead our residential provision for young people with Autism and SEND, living on site. The role offers a live-in package with free private 3-bedroom accommodation, a competitive salary up to £70,000, and ongoing professional development.

You will oversee carers, coordinate training, ensure high standards of care, and work across education and care teams.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in residential childcare or related setting.
• NVQ Level 5 or higher.
• Passionate about supporting young people with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Willing to lead and develop staff and ensure high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the residential care team.
• Oversee staff training, supervision and development.
• Monitor quality of care, pupil progress and individual support programmes.
• Coordinate recreational activities, medical arrangements and day-to-day running.
• Contribute to strategic operation of the school and promote a positive environment.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Staff development

Education

NVQ Level 5 or above

Job description

Upto £70,000 Pay - Live-in position with free private 3-bedroom accommodation We are seeking an experienced and motivated Care Manager to join our senior leadership team, leading the residential care provision and making a positive difference to the lives of young people with Autism and other special educational needs, aged 5-18. With an outstanding reputation for innovation and successful practice, we have are very proud to have achieved Ofsted Outstanding for Care for six consecutive years. We are looking for a passionate leader with relevant management experience and a minimum NVQ Level 5 qualification, who can inspire and develop staff while maintaining the highest standards of care. The role involves leading and supporting the residential care team, overseeing staff training, supervision and development, and ensuring effective communication across care, education and domestic teams. You will be responsible for monitoring the quality of care, pupil progress and individual support programmes, as well as coordinating recreational activities, medical arrangements and the day-to-day running of the residential provision. As part of the senior management team, you will contribute to the strategic operation of the school, promote a positive and nurturing environment, and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the best possible outcomes for pupils.

• Have proven management experience within residential childcare, education or a related setting, with an NVQ Level 5 or above.
• Be passionate about supporting young people with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.
• Have strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Be proactive, approachable, resourceful and committed to delivering high standards of care. A competitive salary, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Free private 3-bedroom accommodation.
• 14 weeks of school holidays.
• Private healthcare and pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Additional employee discount schemes.