Registered Manager / Head of Care

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Part of Young Foundations, Howard House School is a children’s residential school for up to 8 children and young people aged 10 to 18 with ASD, LD and associated behavioural problems. We are looking for an exceptional Registered Manager / Head of Care to lead and develop the service delivering consistent and outstanding levels of quality.

Registered Manager / Head Of Care Responsibilities

Reporting to the Regional Director, the Registered Manager / Head of Care will develop and implement a vision for the delivery of a high quality, clinically informed service at Howard House School and ensure that standards are maintained within the regulatory framework set by Ofsted.

Registered Manager / Head Of Care Requirements

You will have significant knowledge of this client group and a proven track record of delivering high quality outcomes. Experience of the Registered Manager / Head of Care role is essential along with the ability to work with clinicians and other professionals to ensure that the young people at Howard House receive the highest quality of care and education.

It is a requirement for the applicant to either hold NVQ Level V, demonstrate a preparedness to work toward the same or evidence that they hold an equivalent qualification.

About Young Foundations

Young Foundations is a provider of residential step-down services for children and young people with complex needs, including autism, learning disabilities, and mental health issues. Young Foundations is a vibrant business, offering its employees the opportunity to develop and grow in their careers as part of a nationally renowned company.

What Young Foundations Can Offer

Join an award-winning organisation that offers Industry Leading Training

Young Foundations was the recipient of the prestigious Laing Buisson ‘Innovation In Care Award 2018’ and ‘Children’s Services Award 2020’, and is fully committed to the provision of exceptional learning and development opportunities for all of its employees: including training in attachment disorder, neurology, development and mental health and well-being.

The opportunity to study for a Bachelor’s degree while you work

Young Foundations believe that the professionalism and expertise of our frontline staff should be recognised, by allowing them to achieve a credible level of nationally recognised qualification while they work. With this in mind, 2018 saw the launch of the Foundation Degree sponsorship programme in partnership with Glyndwr University, Wales. This programme allows the part funding of Young Foundations employees, to follow University programmes of work-based education, that will lead to FdA and later BA (Honours) qualifications in Therapeutic Childcare.

Location: Howard House School - Bedlington, Northumberland

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week

Salary: £37,042 - £43,000 per annum, plus competitive benefits

You may have experience of the following: Head of Care, Childcare, Child Protection, Child Development, Team Leader, Supervisor, Registered Manager, Service Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Care, Not for Profit, Senior Support Worker, Deputy Service Manager, Senior Support Worker, etc.

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