Head of Care — Senior Residential Leader for Children

Key Talent Solutions; Irchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Talent Solutions is recruiting an experienced Head of Care to provide senior leadership for a new children's residential service supporting children and young people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. You will oversee care quality, safeguarding and compliance from opening through first admissions.

You will line manage the Registered Manager, lead mobilisation, recruitment and phased admissions, and develop strong relationships with families, Local Authorities and Ofsted to

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services, or equivalent.
• Residential childcare experience of at least 3 years within the last 5 years.
• Minimum 2 years at Registered Manager level or equivalent.
• Experience line managing managers and leading large or multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience supporting children or young people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and relevant legislation.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Opening, registering or mobilising a new residential service.
• Track record of Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.
• Qualification in learning disabilities, autism or Positive Behaviour Support.

Responsibilities

• Line managing the Registered Manager and supporting the wider management team.
• Leading mobilisation, registration, recruitment and phased admissions.
• Embedding Positive Behaviour Support and reducing restrictive practice.
• Ensuring compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Maintaining readiness for Regulation 44, Regulation 45 and Ofsted inspections.
• Acting as a senior safeguarding lead.
• Overseeing incidents, complaints, allegations and significant concerns.
• Building relationships with families, Local Authorities, health professionals, commissioners and Ofsted.
• Managing budgets, occupancy, workforce planning and staffing levels.

Job description

Key Talent Solutions is recruiting an experienced Head of Care to provide senior leadership for a new children's residential service supporting children and young people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. You will oversee care quality, safeguarding and compliance from opening through first admissions.

You will line manage the Registered Manager, lead mobilisation, recruitment and phased admissions, and develop strong relationships with families, Local Authorities and Ofsted to