Residential Care Leader

3 days ago


High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Buckinghamshire Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Residential Care Leader to oversee our children's home services in Buckinghamshire. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring that residential care is fully aligned with our Statement of Purpose, Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted requirements, and our commitment to equality and positive outcomes for all children and young people.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years' post-qualification experience leading and managing dedicated teams, with a strong commitment to equal opportunities and a positive 'can-do' attitude. A thorough understanding of on-call responsibilities and legal obligations to ensure the safeguarding and welfare of every child is prioritised at all times is essential.

This role requires the ability to travel across the county and work unsocial hours when necessary. Access to and use of a vehicle is required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervising managerial and senior residential social work staff, fostering a culture of professional practice and excellence in performance.
  • Collaborating closely with the Head of Service to develop and promote the service, driving continuous improvements in performance and care quality.
  • Providing management cover for Team Managers when needed, ensuring seamless service delivery.
  • Representing the service at external events and contributing to internal working groups, panels, or projects as required.
  • Managing financial resources responsibly, ensuring sound business planning and effective financial oversight to support long-term sustainability.

The estimated salary for this position is £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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