Assistant Head of Home

1 month ago

Aylesbury, United Kingdom Buckinghamshire Council Full time

Location: Buckinghamshire, County Wide

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 the Assistant Head of Home. This role is pivotal in supporting the Head of Home and ensuring the continuation and development of good practice in line with the policies and guidelines of Buckinghamshire County Council and our commitment to equality and positive outcomes for all children and young people. Some of the key responsibilities include:

Share responsibility for the care and welfare of children and young people using our services. Manage, develop, and appraise a team of residential workers. Ensure high-quality reports and attend care planning meetings, reviews, case conferences, and court as necessary. Participate in child-care and shift-leading duties.

Please refer to the job summary for further information.

About you

We are looking for candidates who is not only qualified and experienced but also passionate about 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.

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