Head of Care
Join Our Team 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 providing therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged 6-18. Our mission is to enhance the resilience, self-esteem, and life outcomes of 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.
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 look forward to:
- 🌴 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, ensuring the safety and developmental progress of our young people.
- Create an environment where children are encouraged to reach their full potential through comprehensive care planning.
- Support the commercial growth and sustainability of our services, collaborating with key stakeholders.
- Foster a culture of high aspiration and challenge while providing supportive supervision to your team.
- Engage strategically with other departments to continuously develop our services.
- Ensure smooth management and administration of the home, meeting deadlines with an organized approach.
- Lead, motivate, and develop your staff team in an open and enthusiastic culture.
- Represent North Lakes Children’s Services professionally within the community.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Holds a recognized social work qualification (e.g., QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management).
- Has at least 2 years of relevant experience in residential care, including staff supervision.
- Is committed to making a real difference in the lives of young people with a positive, non-judgmental attitude.
- Demonstrates thorough knowledge of Children’s Home legislation and safeguarding protocols.
- Brings a person-centered approach to care and leadership.
- Has experience in strategic and operational leadership within children’s residential care services.
- Possesses excellent communication skills and strong organizational abilities.
- Is licensed to drive a manual car and has access to a vehicle with business insurance.
Our Commitment
North Lakes Children’s Services is an equal opportunities employer, and we actively encourage applications from 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.
Ready to make a difference? Join us in creating a brighter future for our young people!
