Location: Aylesbury
Overview
We are looking for a candidate who is not only qualified and experienced but also passionate about commitment to equality and positive outcomes for all children and young people.
As a key member of the Care Services Management Team, you will collaborate closely with the Head of Service and other Team Managers to deliver high-quality services that comply with legal and regulatory requirements, exceeding National Minimum Standards. You will lead and manage a dedicated team, ensuring residential care aligns with the home’s Statement of Purpose, Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted requirements, and our commitment to equality and positive outcomes for all children and young people.
If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply and join us.
"You will be joining a supportive, nurturing and inclusive team of individuals whose purpose and role is to support, guide and achieve good outcomes for children and their families" - Sam - Head of Home
About us
Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected– only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.
We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey. You will be entitled to a range of different benefits to make sure you are happy both at work and at home.
About the role
As Head of Home, you will hold a critical role with a wide range of responsibilities aimed at ensuring residential care aligns with the home’s Statement of Purpose, Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted requirements, and our commitment to equality and positive outcomes for all children and young people. Some of the key responsibilities include:
Supervise managerial and senior residential social work staff, fostering professional practice and performance excellence.
1. Collaborate with the Head of Service to develop and promote the service, driving performance improvements.
2. Provide management cover for Team Managers when necessary.
3. Represent our service at external events and contribute to internal working groups, panels, or projects.
4. Manage financial resources prudently, ensuring robust business planning and sound financial management.
About you
We are looking for a candidate who is not only qualified to level 5 in childrens residential management and experienced but also passionate about commitment to equality and positive outcomes for all children and young people.
With a minimum of four years post-qualification experience of leading and managing a dedicated team, the successful candidates will have the skills to ensure our residential care aligns with the home’s Statement of Purpose, Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted requirements, and our commitment to equality and positive outcomes for all children and young people.
Having commitment to equal opportunities is essential along with an approachable demeanour with a " can do" attitude.
This role required the ability to travel across the county and work unsocial hours as necessary. Access to/use of a vehicle is essential .
Your Values: We expect you to reflect our organizational values of being Proud and Ambitious, Collaborative, Trustworthy
Please refer to the job summary for further information.