Overview
Location: Newton Aycliffe
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £65,000 per annum + £5,000 car allowance
Closing Date: Wednesday 1 October 2025
Responsibilities
* Leading the mobilisation of new services, ensuring deadlines are met and progress is effectively tracked
* Driving quality improvements by delivering insightful reports on service outcomes
* Managing and mentoring teams to deliver exceptional care while meeting financial and operational goals
* Acting as Responsible Individual when required, ensuring services are fully compliant with all statutory and regulatory standards
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders including Ofsted, social workers, and local authorities
* Championing our values and ensuring our vision and purpose are embedded in every aspect of service delivery
Requirements
* A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to leadership and service development
* A compassionate and inspiring leader with experience in children’s residential care
* Deep knowledge of children’s social care regulations and frameworks
* A collaborative mindset, able to work across clinical, education, and outdoor teams
* A commitment to continuous improvement, learning, and professional development
* Valid Passport copy
* Enhanced DBS
* Sharecode Right to work (If you are not a British passport holder)
* No sponsorship provided
Benefits
* Competitive Salary: £65,000 + £5,000 car allowance
* Generous Annual Leave: 35 days (with additional days after 2 and 5 years’ service)
* Work-Life Balance: 40-hour week (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm) with some flexibility
* Health & Wellbeing:
o Private Medical Insurance
o Medicash plan
o 24/7 GP access
o Cashback on optical and dental care
o Gym discounts
* Recognition & Rewards:
o £1,000 employee referral bonus
o Monthly ‘Wilderness Heroes’ awards
* Financial Security:
o Pension contributions
o Life assurance (2x salary)
* Perks & Discounts:
o High street and leisure savings
o Tailored local discounts
Make a Real Impact: Join a team that believes in the power of safe, nurturing environments to change lives. Be part of something extraordinary — where your leadership directly shapes the future of children and young people.
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