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Head of Care
Job Posted: 9 hours ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Derby
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Head of Care
Company: Link3 Recruitment
Location: Swadlincote, UK
Employment Type: Full-Time, Perm
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications
About Us
Link3 Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency supporting staffing needs across schools & care-based educational provisions throughout the UK. We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Head of Care / Registered Manager to lead a residential care team based within an education setting for young people aged 6 to 19 with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
The Role
This is a full-time leadership role responsible for overseeing the residential care team and ensuring high-quality, person-centred care within a care provision located on a school site. As the Registered Manager, you will be a member of the senior leadership team and a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), playing a critical role in maintaining compliance, safeguarding, and effective day-to-day care delivery.
You will work closely with education and therapeutic colleagues to ensure a consistent, integrated approach to care that supports the emotional, social, and developmental needs of the young people.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, supervise, and support the residential care team to ensure safe, high-quality care
Serve as the Registered Manager with Ofsted
Take a key role in the organisation’s senior leadership team
Manage recruitment, training, supervisions, and appraisals for residential staff
Oversee & support transitions, care plans, and individual support needs
Act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead
Monitor and evaluate care quality, health and safety, and incident reporting procedures
Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to promote joined-up support
Manage care rotas, on-call cover, and contribute to emergency planning & risk management
Represent the care provision in professional settings, including multi-agency meetings
Minimum Requirements
To be considered, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Experience:
Proven experience in managing residential care services for children and young people
Strong understanding of complex needs, SEN, and trauma-informed care
Qualifications:
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
DSL training is advantageous
Skills:
Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
Ability to manage staff teams effectively and model outstanding care practice
Strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements, safeguarding legislation, and quality frameworks
Additional Requirements:
Willingness to be part of the on-call rota & attend meetings beyond standard hours
Ability to travel as required for professional development or multi-agency engagement
Commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, & staff development
Covid-19 vaccinations are encouraged unless medically exempt
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced care leader ready for a new and meaningful challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to or apply via our website atBefore You Apply
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