Job summary
Head of Care
Location: Ipswich
Salary: £51,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5hrs per week
Why join us?
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate head of care to lead our dedicated team at The Chantry neurological care centre. Our mission is to provide exceptional, person-centred care to the people we support, ensuring their dignity, safety and quality of life. The head of care will play a crucial role in overseeing care delivery, staff management, and regulatory compliance, while fostering a supportive and therapeutic environment for both residents and staff.
Main duties of the job
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Oversee the daily operations of the nursing and care team, ensuring high standards of care and service delivery.
* Lead, mentor, supervise and support care staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and professional development.
* Conduct regular staff meetings and individual supervision to promote effective communication and continuous quality improvement.
* Ensure individual personalised care plans are developed in collaboration with the people we support (pws), families and the multidisciplinary team to meet the unique needs of each pws.
* Ensure mechanisms are in place to monitor the quality of care delivered are in place and to address any issues promptly, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, legislation and best practice guidelines.
* Ensure the health care needs of each pws in the service are met using the highest standards of care are delivered.
* To lead, develop, direct, and supervise the nursing team and rehabilitation support team to support, guide and enable people we support with acquired brain injury in the performance of activities of daily living and the development of personal goals and potential.
About us
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
REWARDS:
You can look forward to excellent benefits including:
* A competitive rate of £51,000 per annum
* 38 Days AL
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Excellent training and support
* Company Pension
* Group life assurance
* Eye voucher scheme
* Long service and staff awards
* Free parking
Details Date posted
27 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£51,000 a year £51,000 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B0462-25-0046
Job locations
The Chantry
Hadleigh Rd
Ipswich
IP2 0BP
Job description Job responsibilities
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Oversee the daily operations of the nursing and care team, ensuring high standards of care and service delivery.
* Lead, mentor, supervise and support care staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and professional development.
* Conduct regular staff meetings and individual supervision to promote effective communication and continuous quality improvement.
* Ensure individual personalised care plans are developed in collaboration with the people we support (pws), families and the multidisciplinary team to meet the unique needs of each pws.
* Ensure mechanisms are in place to monitor the quality of care delivered are in place and to address any issues promptly, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, legislation and best practice guidelines.
* Ensure the health care needs of each pws in the service are met using the highest standards of care are delivered.
* To lead, develop, direct, and supervise the nursing team and rehabilitation support team to support, guide and enable people we support with acquired brain injury in the performance of activities of daily living and the development of personal goals and potential.
Job description Job responsibilities
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Oversee the daily operations of the nursing and care team, ensuring high standards of care and service delivery.
* Lead, mentor, supervise and support care staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and professional development.
* Conduct regular staff meetings and individual supervision to promote effective communication and continuous quality improvement.
* Ensure individual personalised care plans are developed in collaboration with the people we support (pws), families and the multidisciplinary team to meet the unique needs of each pws.
* Ensure mechanisms are in place to monitor the quality of care delivered are in place and to address any issues promptly, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, legislation and best practice guidelines.
* Ensure the health care needs of each pws in the service are met using the highest standards of care are delivered.
* To lead, develop, direct, and supervise the nursing team and rehabilitation support team to support, guide and enable people we support with acquired brain injury in the performance of activities of daily living and the development of personal goals and potential.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* ABOUT YOU:
* A valid RGN nursing qualification.
* Experience of managing a ward(s) or large nursing team effectively to meet the needs of the post fully.
* Proven experience of managing complex and diverse care/rehabilitation services.
* Mentorship in Practice (MIP) qualification or a willingness to undertake. Or extensive experience
* Demonstrate relevant understanding of Clinical Governance and its application in practice
* Detailed understanding of safeguarding and its application in practice
* Management skills with a proven track record of Supervising, coaching and mentoring others to develop in their role.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* ABOUT YOU:
* A valid RGN nursing qualification.
* Experience of managing a ward(s) or large nursing team effectively to meet the needs of the post fully.
* Proven experience of managing complex and diverse care/rehabilitation services.
* Mentorship in Practice (MIP) qualification or a willingness to undertake. Or extensive experience
* Demonstrate relevant understanding of Clinical Governance and its application in practice
* Detailed understanding of safeguarding and its application in practice
* Management skills with a proven track record of Supervising, coaching and mentoring others to develop in their role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
Brainkind
Address
The Chantry
Hadleigh Rd
Ipswich
IP2 0BP
Employer's website
https://brainkind.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Brainkind
Address
The Chantry
Hadleigh Rd
Ipswich
IP2 0BP
Employer's website
https://brainkind.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
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