https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-care-childrens-residential-resicare-alliance-ltd--01776cf9-3858-4a92-b9ee-3140af6f7543 RSS feed for Head of Care childrens Residential at Resicare Alliance Ltd. en-gb Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:52:59 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-care-childrens-residential-resicare-alliance-ltd--01776cf9-3858-4a92-b9ee-3140af6f7543 https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-care-childrens-residential-resicare-alliance-ltd--01776cf9-3858-4a92-b9ee-3140af6f7543 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:53:40 GMT Location: Wollaston | Salary: 75000.00-75000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | About the role Resicare Alliance is opening a new 32-bed children''s residential service for young people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. 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 responsibilitiesLine manage the Registered Manager and lead the site management teamLead the opening, including Ofsted registration, recruiting a new team and phased admissions with careful matchingEmbed Positive Behaviour Support, reduce restrictive practice and meet each child''s communication needsKeep the service compliant with the Children''s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards, and ready for Regulation 44/45 visits and Ofsted inspectionsAct as senior safeguarding lead and investigate incidents, complaints and allegationsWork closely with families, Local Authorities, health professionals and OfstedManage the site budget, occupancy and staffingEssential requirementsLevel 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People''s Services, or equivalentAt least 3 years'' residential childcare experience in the... Permanent