ACAD, a part of the CareTech Family, is a refreshingly innovative organisation specialising in delivering bespoke care and support to young people and their families to provide the best level of service during complex and difficult times in their lives. We offer quality residential child care to local authorities for young people aged 8-18 years with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, complex needs such as autism, learning difficulties and problematic sexualised behaviour.
ACAD have adopted a pedagogical approach to?care?and?education, striving to combine both to provide a holistic solution to the needs of young people. We also provide for all of the?training requirements?of our staff and an SQA accredited centre recognised to deliver SVQ and HNC.
Our service offer includes an Outreach Support Initiative which is a flexible, open-ended programme of care and support to children and young people aged 5 and upwards. This initiative is effective in the areas of crisis management and prevention and keeping families together.
To lead and manage the operational delivery of high-quality residential child care services across multiple homes, ensuring compliance with Scottish regulatory frameworks, safeguarding standards, and the principles of The Promise. The Operations Manager will support Registered Managers, promote trauma-informed care, and drive continuous improvement in outcomes for children and young people
Benefits
£62,000 per annum DOE & car allowance.Annual quality and commercial bonus.Hours: Full-time, 37-40 hours per week, with flexibility including on-call duties.As a member of the CareTech leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long term success of the Company.Continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy . Whose courses provide our existing and future leaders the time and psychological space to explore the expectations of a leader, with a focus on core behavioural skills. To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business.Additional Benefits : Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including:o Employee Assistance Serviceo Wellbeing Programmeo Recommend a Friend schemeo Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days outo Long Service AwardsThis role - see job description attached, for full detailsExperience neededSVQ Level 4 or equivalent in Social Services and Healthcare or Leadership and Management.Minimum 5 years' experience in residential child care, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.In-depth knowledge of Scottish child protection legislation, The Promise, and trauma-informed practice.Experience of managing multiple sitesProven ability to lead teams, manage change, and deliver high-quality care.Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.If you are ready to make a difference and meet the needs of children in a nurturing environment, apply now and join our dedicated team.
Caretech · Dumfries