Job Description

Head of Care Services

Location: Winchester, hybrid working + travel required

Full-time: Permanent

Salary: Up to 73,500 + Benefits


Interview date 26th August 2025 Winchester

Be Part of Something Bigger

At BrendonCare Foundation, we believe everyone deserves to live with dignity, respect, and purpose. We're proud to provide compassionate care to older people across our 7 care homes and 5 extra care schemes, and we're now looking for a dynamic Head of Care to join our leadership team.



This is a pivotal role, ideal for someone who brings both strategic insight and a hands-on, values-driven approach to care leadership.



As

Head of Care

, you will:


Provide strong, supportive leadership to Registered Managers and hospitality teams across all sites Oversee the quality and consistency of care, ensuring full compliance with CQC regulations and best practice standards Drive continuous improvement in service delivery, safeguarding, and resident outcomes Lead a culture of openness, accountability, and person-centred care Work with our Quality team to embed quality assurance, audits, and care governance across all sites Support the development of care teams, promoting learning and compassionate leadership Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team on strategy, risk management, and operational excellence

What We're Looking For

Level 5 Diploma or above in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or equivalent) Significant senior leadership experience in adult social care, ideally across multiple sites A track record of improving care quality and driving compliance with CQC and safeguarding standards Strong people management skills with the ability to coach, influence, and build trusting relationships Excellent communication and organisational abilities Confident in budget management, audit processes, and performance oversight You're a skilled, values-driven leader with strong knowledge of health and social care, a focus on operational excellence, and a passion for driving positive change in the sector.

Proven senior leadership experience

in operational roles within the health or social care sector.

A strong track record of managing complex, multi-site teams and services

, ensuring high performance and alignment with organisational goals.

In-depth knowledge of CQC regulations

,

safeguarding procedures, and relevant quality standards.

Significant experience in setting and managing large operational budgets

, with a strong sense of commercial awareness and financial accountability.

A passion for data-driven improvement

,

with the ability to use insights to shape service development and drive innovation.

A full UK driving licence

and the flexibility to travel regularly across Brendoncare sites.

Desirable experience includes:

Leadership experience within a not-for-profit or charitable organisation Evidence of ongoing professional development in care, management or quality

Why Join Brendoncare?

We know that great leadership is the foundation of great care. That's why we invest in our people, support their development and celebrate their impact.

In return, we offer:

30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Pension scheme with matched contributions Life assurance (death in service benefit) Eligibility for the Blue Light Card for retail discounts Flexible working and supportive leadership culture A meaningful role where you can shape services and touch lives

Ready to Lead with Purpose?

If you're ready to bring your experience, insight and heart to a role where you can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close: Friday 15

th

August 2025

Brendoncare is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to building a diverse and supportive workforce.