National Care Manager

Job Title: National Care Manager

Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 dependent on experience

Location: Home Based with extensive travelling

Hours: Full-Time

If you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing business that is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, we have the role for you!

We’re looking for a National Care Manager to join Acorn Care and Education. Someone who is committed to the Safeguarding and Care of children and young people would be perfect for this role.

About the Group

We are part of the Acorn Care and Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

Acorn Care and Education provide education and care across 20 schools and 19 residential care homes nationally. Our vision is to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and make their way in the world. Every day we improve the lives of thousands of young people, their families and communities through relentless focus on caring and learning.

About the Role

The National Care Manager role is a senior strategic management role for a specified region of residential services, providing structured operational support, guidance and expertise. The role is responsible for the strategic development and performance of the Heads of Care, Registered Managers and their services, outside of day to day operational management.

The main focus for the National Care Manager will be on our care model integration, service improvement and people development. You will also be responsible for early intervention and support prior to crisis and ensure all support service delivery is in line with the NFA/Acorn Care & Education’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 have a track record of producing and effective leadership team. The suitable candidate will need to be able to work autonomously with very strong interpersonal skills.

You will have a willingness to travel and be approachable for our team that have a lot of experience working with children and adults with complex needs. As part of this role you will be required to develop the team’s performance and abilities, so good communication skills and the ability to lead and manage strategically are vital.

You should have an extensive knowledge surrounding safeguarding of children and young people, as a main responsibility of the National Care Manager 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.

Essential Criteria

• Must have experience as a senior leader within children or young person’s care environment.
• Experience liaising with local authorities.
• Experience of independent visits and QA processes
• Experience of leading CPD in care and safeguarding
• A great understanding of Ofsted/CQC requirements

 

Why work for us

• Social activities
• "Your Wellbeing Matters"
• Employee Rewards Hub
• Free School meals on site
• No two days are ever the same
• Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other
• Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference
• Continuous professional development and training for a clear career path

Acorn care and Education are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS. We expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment and strive to achieve the best outcome possible for everybody in our care. A full application form must be completed with all employment dates accurate and gaps in employment accounted for.