Head of Care

To lead and develop the children’s home as to be part of the contemporary Rudolf Steiner school for children and young people with Autism and complex learning needs. The post holder will be the ‘Registered Manager’ for the home as specified in The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and as such must meet the ‘fitness’ requirements stipulated within these regulations. The Registered Head of Care will ensure that high levels of emotional, behavioural, therapeutic, physical (including sensory) and spiritual care, appropriate activities and homely and nurturing accommodation are planned, provided and delivered by all members of the home’s team in order to achieve the best outcome for children and young people.

As the school and children’s home is part of the collaborative provision of Ruskin Mill Trust, which consists of colleges, schools, children’s homes and residential provision, the post holder will contribute to the whole life of the School and residential provision.  Always remembering that our core purpose is to improve the education and care of the children and young people at each provision and s/he will be required to work collaboratively with the leaders of each provision.

The post holder will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team for Garden School, Clervaux and will be required to fulfil duties commensurate with this position; and also a Safeguarding Officer for the school.

The post holder may be required to carry out their duties at all premises, some of which are located a distance from the main site and at such other places as may reasonably be required.

Only those with an outstanding commitment to excellence should apply.

Closing date: 12 noon Friday 25^th January 2019

Interview date: To be confirmed

An application pack can be downloaded from our website at www.rmt.org/jobs or by contacting anthony.smith@rmt.org 0114 2525992. For an informal conversation please call Sharon Allen 07813234607

Ruskin Mill Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Level Disclosure. Ruskin Mill Trust is committed to becoming an equal opportunities employer.