Head of Care Operations (Maternity Cover)

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Head of Care Operations (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £48,177.50 (FTE £52,572.00 pa)
Hours: 41 hours per week (shift pattern)
Term: Permanent Term Time Contract (39 weeks per annum / 37 weeks + 10 days)
Setting: Mary Hare Schools (Primary, Secondary & Sixth Form)
Location: Snelsmore Common, Newbury
Role Start Date: 2nd December 2024
Closing Date for applications: 21st October 2024

What we're looking for

Reporting to the Director of Care you'll be required to lead and manage Mary Hare's residential care team to provide the highest quality of care and attain and maintain excellent standards across the residential care division attaining the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

Candidates will have Registered Manager experience or experience of running residential service in a registered residential children's provision or within a residential special school and their motivation will demonstrate the highest commitment to children and young people within our provision.

Mary Hare educates 250 profoundly deaf children at its residential school in Berkshire, and we pride ourselves on our pupils' achievements at GCSE, A Level as well as B Tech and Vocational Courses. Our boarding provision enables our pupils to experience a safe and homely environment while they live away from family. No knowledge of sign language is required, as we follow an auditory/oral philosophy.

What you need to bring.

To be successful in the role we think you'll need the following competencies:

• Lead and manage the residential care team to provide the highest quality of care and attain and maintain excellent standards focused on the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
• Be part of an active and visible leadership team who are responsible for developing and sustaining a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in the residential provision by ensuring effective management, organisation, delivery and quality of all care services and activities in line with and exceeding National Minimum Standards and Quality Standards
• Ensure the progress of children and young people across the residential care setting is effectively measured and recorded, using appropriate and relevant data, and that suitable targets are shared with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Lead the care team to perform to the highest standards and play an active part in the strategic direction of the school through its residential provision for pupils
• Have a clear integrated approach to working with SALT, Pastoral, SENCO and Education colleagues placing the best interests of the children and young people at the centre of their practice
• Experienced in leadership and management in an education or residential childcare setting
• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
• Outstanding skills in forming positive relationships and developing positive partnerships
• Self-motivated and driven by opportunities to make a positive difference children and young people
• Have a firm understanding of the National Minimum Standards for Residential Special School
• Have a level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards
• Efficient at monitoring essential compliance
• A highly skilled communicator
• Positive, resourceful, innovative
• Skilled at managing and supporting a large team
• Practical and constructional
• Able to be part of an on call rota

What we offer in return

As well as an inclusive and supportive work environment, and a stunning location benefits also include:

• School holidays / term time only working
• Generous pension scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• Free on-site parking
• Free use of school swimming facilities
• Discounted tickets for shows at the Arlington Arts center
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for employee's and household members
• Employee Referral Program

Could this be you?

If you think so, then we'd encourage you to find out more so we can show you how wonderful and unique our school and businesses are and also how you could contribute to our continued success. If you'd like an informal discussion with our Director of Care before applying, then please contact Sarah Stefano on [email protected]

About our Application Process

The Job Description for the Head of Care Operations can be found HERE

To download the Mary Hare Application Form please click HERE

Completed application forms should be sent by the closing date of 21st October 2024.

Start date for post will be from 2nd December 2024.

Applicants should please note that Mary Hare adheres to Safer Recruitment Standards and as such all applications must be made via the Mary Hare website and using the Mary Hare Application Form.

Applications will only be considered via a completed Application Form; CV's cannot be accepted.

Mary Hare | Arlington Manor | Snelsmore Common | Newbury | Berkshire | RG14 3BQ

This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.The role you are applying for is 'exempt' from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974