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We are hiring.

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 vacancy

Registered 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.

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AL02 · 1 vacancy

Deputy 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.

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AL03 · 6 vacancies

Child Support Specialist

£47,500 per year

Build dependable daily relationships and help children develop emotional regulation, confidence, education engagement and practical independence.

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AL04 · 4 vacancies

Night 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.

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Operations

AL05 · 1 vacancy

Office Administrator

£45,000 per year

Keep administrative work organised so care staff and managers can focus on children, while protecting confidential information.

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AL08 · 1 vacancy

Maintenance Staff

£45,000 per year

Keep the home safe, comfortable and in good repair without exposing children to tools, contractors or avoidable disruption.

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Clinical and professional

AL10 · 1 vacancy

Clinical 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.

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AL11 · 1 vacancy

Psychotherapist

£70,000 per year

Offer a consistent therapeutic relationship and individually appropriate psychological interventions within an agreed clinical plan.

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AL12 · 1 vacancy

Child Social Worker

£68,000 per year

Coordinate rights-based social work input, strengthen family and professional relationships and support coherent care and transition planning.

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AL13 · 1 vacancy

Child Clinical Nurse

£60,000 per year

Coordinate physical health and nursing care, helping children access timely healthcare and develop confidence in managing their health.

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Leadership and governance

AL14 · 2 vacancies

Director

£90,000 per year

Provide accountable governance and sufficient resources so children's welfare, staff wellbeing and lawful operation guide organisational decisions.

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People and legal

AL15 · 1 vacancy

Head of HR

£68,000 per year

Lead fair employment practice and safer recruitment, ensuring workforce records, training and wellbeing support effective care.

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AL17 · 2 vacancies

Employment Lawyer

£75,000 per year

Give independent in-house employment advice, supporting fair decisions and lawful workforce arrangements.

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AL18 · 1 vacancy

Corporate Lawyer

£75,000 per year

Support sound governance and commercial arrangements that protect service continuity and children's welfare.

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Education

AL19 · 1 vacancy

Head Teacher

£65,000 per year

Lead education support and any appropriately authorised education provision, helping children access suitable learning and recognised progression.

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AL20 · 1 vacancy

Deputy Head Teacher

£56,500 per year

Support education leadership and ensure daily learning arrangements meet individual needs and safeguarding expectations.

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AL22 · 2 vacancies

Teaching Assistant

£45,000 per year

Help children participate in learning and develop independence under the direction of qualified teachers.

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Your application

Email hr@astha.org with the vacancy reference and a brief introduction. HR will agree a secure application route. General enquiries: info@asthalife.com · Management: +44 7748 152628.