Head of Care
Join Our Team as 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 we offer:
- 30 days of annual leave entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Employee Discount Scheme with a variety of retail discounts
- Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced pay for Christmas Day and New Year's Day
- Overtime opportunities
- Clear career progression pathways
- Comprehensive annual training in Child Development, Attachment Theory, PACE Model, Therapeutic Parenting, and Whole-Brain Child Model
Your Role
As the Head of Care, you will play a pivotal role in:
- Providing professional leadership and management across all North Lakes Children's Services homes.
- Ensuring the safeguarding and developmental progress of our children and young people.
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with parents, professional partners, and other agencies.
- Creating an environment where children are encouraged to reach their full potential.
- Supporting the commercial growth and sustainability of our services.
- Engaging strategically with other departments to continuously develop our services.
- Managing the administration of the home efficiently and effectively.
- Leading, motivating, and developing our enthusiastic staff team.
- Representing North Lakes Children's Services professionally within the community.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Qualified with a QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Children and Young People) and a QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent.
- Experienced with a minimum of 2 years in a relevant position, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
- Committed to making a real difference in the lives of young people, with a positive, non-judgmental attitude.
- Knowledgeable about Children's Home legislation, Ofsted requirements, and child protection protocols.
- Skilled in both strategic and operational leadership within children's residential care services in the UK.
- Excellent in verbal and written communication, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Licensed to drive a manual car and have 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.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and lead a passionate team, we’d love to hear from you!
