Deputy Head of Care

2 weeks ago


Oakham, Rutland, United Kingdom Appcastenterprise Full time
How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Position:
Deputy Head of Care


Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary:
Up to £36,000.00 per annum


Contract: 52 week, permanent

Location:
The Grange Therapeutic School, Knossington


Your wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance.

We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG


Acorn Education and Care are recruiting a Deputy Head of Care to join our team based in the Knossington Area.


About the Role


The Deputy Head of Care role is a senior operational management role responsible for supporting the management of the care services offered by The Grange Therapuetic School.

The role is responsible for the direct line management of the Deputy RegisteredManagers and other the associated staff within the Care team.

The Deputy Head of Care is also responsible for supporting the operations, quality of care, safety and financial performance of those services in line with Option Autism's vision, mission and values.


Who we are looking for?


We are looking for someone who has had extensive and successful experience as a senior leader within a children or young person's care environment.

You should have a positive work ethic and be able to work effectively to produce an effective leadership team.


You will be working with a bubbly team of staff who have a lot of experience working with children with complex needs.

You should have an extensive knowledge surrounding safeguarding of children and young people, as a main responsibility of the Deputy Headof Care will be ensuring that safeguarding procedures are implemented correctly.

We want someone who places a focus on the positive outcomes of our children and adults and takes responsibility for helping improve the lives of our young people.


While experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs is desirable, excellent leadership skills, the right motivation and personal qualities are just as important.


About us:


The Grange Therapeutic School is a specialist provision for boys and girls with Education Health Care Plans for social emotional and mental needs aged 8-18.

We are situated in the beautiful Leicestershire countryside, with close access to major roads, ina Victorian country house.

We have with fantastic facilities to develop not only the educational, but also the social and emotional needs of our pupils.

With access to woods and lakes on site, the school has an ethos about delivering a personalised curriculumtailored to and driven by the individuals.


This home is based in
Knossington and is within commuting distance from Oakham, Melton Mowbray, Stamford Peterborough, Leicester, Corby, and surrounds.


What we can offer:

  • Funded qualifications
  • Up to £36,000.00 per annum (Dependent Upon Experience)
  • Life Assurance
  • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And market leading benefits offering through our
Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

  • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
  • 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
  • Cycle to Work Schemes
  • Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover


Plus, outstanding development and support starting with our award-winning induction programme, to supporting you with specialist qualifications and best in class management development and hi potential programmes, so you can flourish and develop your fullpotential.


How do I apply?
*You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, more time for you Dependent upon site location.
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