Head of Care
Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions · Healthcare Assistant · viaReed
£75,000 - £85,000 per annum
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
- Posted
- 8d ago
- Specialism
- Healthcare Assistant
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- reed-57438086
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Head of Care Children's Residential Irchester Northamptonshire NN29
About the role of Head of Care
We require a Head of Care for our new 32-bed children's residential service for young people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. We are in a lovely village called Irchester near Wellingborough and Rushden
As Head of Care, you'll be responsible for care quality, compliance, staffing and performance across the site. You'll lead it through registration, opening and its first admissions.
Key responsibilities
- Line manage the Registered Manager and lead the site management team
- Lead the opening, including Ofsted registration, recruiting a new team and phased admissions with careful matching
- Embed Positive Behaviour Support, reduce restrictive practice and meet each child's communication needs
- Keep the service compliant with the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards, and ready for Regulation 44/45 visits and Ofsted inspections
- Act as senior safeguarding lead and investigate incidents, complaints and allegations
- Work closely with families, Local Authorities, health professionals and Ofsted
- Manage the site budget, occupancy and staffing
Head of Care essential requirements
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services, or equivalent
- At least 3 years' residential childcare experience in the last 5, including 2 at Registered Manager level or equivalent
- Experience of line managing managers and leading large teams
- Experience supporting children or young people with learning disabilities and/or autism
- Strong knowledge of legislation and regulation for looked after children
- Full UK driving licence
Desirables of our Head of Care
- Experience of opening or registering a new service
- A record of Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
- A qualification in learning disabilities, autism or Positive Behaviour Support
Salary:£75,000- £85,000 plus bonus
Are you interested in becoming Head of Care with us?
If you are an experienced Manager/Head who has the required experience and qualifications and looking for your next challenge , we would love to hear from you.
Contact Mick Hull – Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 30 Oct 2026.
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