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22 role types. 36 posts. A shared commitment to children and staff wellbeing.
Before you apply
Annual gross full-time salaries are shown below. Every role receives the shared benefits package, including 32 days holiday plus bank holidays and an 8% employer pension contribution. England locations, weekly hours, start dates and closing dates will be supplied by HR before appointment.
Appointments depend on satisfactory safer-recruitment checks and the registrations required for the actual service and duties. Education vacancies do not assert that Astha operates a registered school. Applications are open for expressions of interest.
Residential care
AL01 · 1 vacancyRegistered Manager
£65,000 per year
Lead a safe, warm therapeutic home for children aged 9-17 and coordinate continuity towards adulthood. Own day-to-day care quality, staffing and safeguarding within the home's statement of purpose.
Full job description & requirements ↗AL02 · 1 vacancyDeputy Manager
£57,000 per year
Support the registered manager and lead consistent practice on allocated shifts, keeping children's relationships and staff competence central to decisions.
Full job description & requirements ↗AL03 · 6 vacanciesChild Support Specialist
£47,500 per year
Build dependable daily relationships and help children develop emotional regulation, confidence, education engagement and practical independence.
Full job description & requirements ↗AL04 · 4 vacanciesNight Staff
£48,950 per year
Provide awake overnight care that protects rest, privacy and safety, and gives children a calm, responsive adult when they need help.
Full job description & requirements ↗ Operations
AL05 · 1 vacancyOffice Administrator
£45,000 per year
Keep administrative work organised so care staff and managers can focus on children, while protecting confidential information.
Full job description & requirements ↗AL06 · 1 vacancyChef
£49,500 per year
Provide nutritious, enjoyable meals that reflect children's preferences, cultural identities and health needs.
Full job description & requirements ↗AL07 · 1 vacancySous Chef Assistant
£42,000 per year
Support reliable meal preparation and a clean, safe kitchen while learning from the chef.
Full job description & requirements ↗AL08 · 1 vacancyMaintenance Staff
£45,000 per year
Keep the home safe, comfortable and in good repair without exposing children to tools, contractors or avoidable disruption.
Full job description & requirements ↗AL09 · 2 vacanciesCleaning Staff
£38,000 per year
Maintain a clean, welcoming home while respecting children's belongings, privacy and routines.
Full job description & requirements ↗ Clinical and professional
AL10 · 1 vacancyClinical Psychologist Lead
£75,000 per year
Lead clinically sound assessment, formulation and psychological support, helping the care team understand each child's needs without reducing their identity to a diagnosis.
Full job description & requirements ↗AL11 · 1 vacancyPsychotherapist
£70,000 per year
Offer a consistent therapeutic relationship and individually appropriate psychological interventions within an agreed clinical plan.
Full job description & requirements ↗AL12 · 1 vacancyChild Social Worker
£68,000 per year
Coordinate rights-based social work input, strengthen family and professional relationships and support coherent care and transition planning.
Full job description & requirements ↗AL13 · 1 vacancyChild Clinical Nurse
£60,000 per year
Coordinate physical health and nursing care, helping children access timely healthcare and develop confidence in managing their health.
Full job description & requirements ↗ Leadership and governance
AL14 · 2 vacanciesDirector
£90,000 per year
Provide accountable governance and sufficient resources so children's welfare, staff wellbeing and lawful operation guide organisational decisions.
Full job description & requirements ↗ People and legal
AL15 · 1 vacancyHead of HR
£68,000 per year
Lead fair employment practice and safer recruitment, ensuring workforce records, training and wellbeing support effective care.
Full job description & requirements ↗AL16 · 2 vacanciesHR Assistant
£48,000 per year
Support timely, accurate HR administration and give staff a clear route for routine employment enquiries.
Full job description & requirements ↗AL17 · 2 vacanciesEmployment Lawyer
£75,000 per year
Give independent in-house employment advice, supporting fair decisions and lawful workforce arrangements.
Full job description & requirements ↗AL18 · 1 vacancyCorporate Lawyer
£75,000 per year
Support sound governance and commercial arrangements that protect service continuity and children's welfare.
Full job description & requirements ↗ Education
AL19 · 1 vacancyHead Teacher
£65,000 per year
Lead education support and any appropriately authorised education provision, helping children access suitable learning and recognised progression.
Full job description & requirements ↗AL20 · 1 vacancyDeputy Head Teacher
£56,500 per year
Support education leadership and ensure daily learning arrangements meet individual needs and safeguarding expectations.
Full job description & requirements ↗AL21 · 2 vacanciesTeacher
£50,000 per year
Deliver engaging, accessible teaching and help children rebuild confidence in learning.
Full job description & requirements ↗AL22 · 2 vacanciesTeaching Assistant
£45,000 per year
Help children participate in learning and develop independence under the direction of qualified teachers.
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