Head of Care
Join Us as the Head of Care!
Company: North Lakes Children’s Services
Location: Carlisle
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)
Specific Hours: 40 hours per week
Responsible To: Operations Directors and Responsible Individuals
Who Are We?
At North Lakes Children’s Services, we are passionate about transforming the lives of boys aged 6-18 through therapeutic residential care and education. Our mission is to enhance resilience, self-esteem, and life outcomes for the young people we support.
We are on the lookout for an experienced Head of Care to lead our dedicated team and oversee all our services. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
We believe in taking care of our team just as much as we take care of our young people. Here’s what you can expect:
- 🌴 30 days annual leave to recharge and refresh
- 💼 Company pension scheme for your future
- 🛍️ Employee Discount Scheme with a variety of retail discounts
- 💚 Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme
- 🎉 Enhanced pay for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
- ⏰ Overtime opportunities for extra earnings
- 📈 Clear career progression pathways to help you grow
- 📚 Comprehensive annual training in Child Development, Attachment Theory, and more
Your Role
As the Head of Care, you will:
- Provide professional leadership and management of all our children’s homes.
- Ensure that children and young people are safeguarded and making good developmental progress.
- Create an environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
- Support the commercial growth and sustainability of our services.
- Promote a culture of high aspiration and constructive support within your team.
- Engage strategically with other departments to continuously develop our services.
- Oversee the smooth management and administration of the home.
- Lead, motivate, and develop your staff team in an open and enthusiastic culture.
- Represent North Lakes Children’s Services professionally in the community.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Qualified with a social work qualification (e.g., QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management).
- Experienced with a minimum of 2 years in residential care, including staff supervision.
- Committed to making a real difference in the lives of young people.
- Knowledgeable about Children’s Home legislation and safeguarding procedures.
- Skilled in strategic and operational leadership within children’s residential care.
- Excellent in communication and organizational skills.
- Licensed to drive a manual car with business insurance.
Our Commitment
North Lakes Children’s Services is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All candidates will undergo thorough reference checks, including an enhanced DBS, as safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do.
If you’re ready to take on this rewarding challenge and lead a team dedicated to making a difference, we can’t wait to meet you!
