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Head of Care in Norwich

Options Autism are currently hiring for a Head of Care in the Norfolk area!Role: Head of Care Hours: 37.5 hours per weekSalary: Up to £80,000.00 per annum (dependant on qualifications and experience)Location: Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - Relocation package available*The OpportunityOur next Head of Care will have:Mandatory: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care for Children and Young PeopleDesirable:  Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management or willingness to work towards thisExperience working with the Children's Home Regulations, Quality Standards and preferable Ofsted framework experience Experience working in an Autism specialist residential setting, or Children who display behaviours that challengeLed large staffing teams, whi

Job description

Options Autism are currently hiring for a Head of Care in the Norfolk area!

Role: Head of Care 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Up to £80,000.00 per annum (dependant on qualifications and experience)

Location: Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - Relocation package available*

The Opportunity

Our next Head of Care will have:

  • Mandatory: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care for Children and Young People
  • Desirable:  Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management or willingness to work towards this
  • Experience working with the Children's Home Regulations, Quality Standards and preferable Ofsted framework experience 
  • Experience working in an Autism specialist residential setting, or Children who display behaviours that challenge
  • Led large staffing teams, while mentoring and guiding team members into promotions

This is an exciting role where the successful candidate will lead a support staff team of 70 and be responsible for all aspects of the residential provision of Acorn Park School. Some key responsibilities will be:

  • Being an effective and responsible Mentor to the Registered Managers who report to you
  • Confident in holding other professionals to account to improve the lives of the young people in our care
  • Overseer of the strategic development of the provision and have the oversight of safeguarding within the service.

The Location

Options Autism, part of the Outcomes First Group, are recruiting a Head of Care to join our team based in Banham, Norfolk.

The Head of Care role is a senior operational management role responsible for the management of the support services offered by Acorn Park. The role is responsible for the direct line management of the Senior Registered Managers, Registered Managers and other the associated staff within the Support team. The Head of Care is also responsible for the operations, quality of care, safety and financial performance of those services in line with the company vision, mission and values.

Acorn Park is situated in the beautiful village of Banham in Norfolk. Acorn Park is a multi-site with a DfE registered specialist school for pupils with Autism and related disabilities or difficulties. Also within the grounds are 8 individual accommodations - each of which holds its own speciality ranging from support non-verbal pupils all the way through to high functioning pupils who are learning independence for adult life. 

We are part of Options Autism and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. We welcome staff who share our commitment to help our occupants experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.

How we reward you

We want our residents to have the best care possible, and therefore you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:

  • Salary: Up to £80,000.00 per annum (dependant on qualifications and experience)
  • Annual Leave Entitlement equivalent to 5.6 weeks per year(with options to purchase more)
  • Life Assurance
  • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
  • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
  • Earn £1000 by referring a friend
  • Relocation Package available for the right candidate!*

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

  • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
  • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
  • Cycle to Work Schemes
  • Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover

To apply now please click Apply on Company Site and follow the on-screen instructions or call us today on 01204 927626 and speak to one our dedicated talent scouts!

Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully Enhanced DBS and reimbursement of the Update Service Fee.

*Ts and Cs apply 

Extra information

Status
Closed
Education Level
University
Location
Norwich
Type of Contract
Full Time Jobs
Profession type
Home Care
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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