Head of Care - Therapeutic Children's Home

About Us:-

Are you an experienced children''s home leader with a passion for therapeutic care and achieving exceptional outcomes for children?

Our client a specialist residential-provision for children aged 4 -11 years-is seeking an inspiring Head of Care to join their-growing leadership team and help shape the future of specialist residential childcare for young children.

Currently operating two therapeutic children''s homes, with a third home planned for next year -they provide highly specialised care for children-using a unique-trauma-informed therapeutic model designed to help children recover from developmental trauma, build meaningful relationships and successfully transition into long-term family settings.

The Role:-
As Head of Care, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the-homes, ensuring children receive exceptional therapeutic care and support. You will work closely alongside a highly experienced team of Directors and Clinical Team who bring extensive expertise across social care.

You will not be working in isolation. This is a collaborative senior leadership role with substantial professional support and development opportunities.

About You:-

• Significant experience within Ofsted-regulated children''s homes
• Previous Registered Manager experience and readiness to oversee multiple services
• A Social Work qualification or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulations, quality standards and inspection frameworks
• A proven track record of improving outcomes for children
• Extensive experience of therapeutic, trauma-informed and attachment-led practice
• The ability to inspire, develop and lead high-performing teams

In return:-

• Competitive salary (dependent upon experience)+ bonus

• Opportunity to shape and grow an innovative therapeutic organisation
• Direct access to an experienced and supportive Director team
• A genuine commitment to quality, innovation and children''s outcomes.

All successful candidates with be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check and full references.