Buckinghamshire Council
Assistant Head of Home - Children's Residential Home
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Overview
We are looking for candidates who are 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.
Roles are available in: Aylesbury/High Wycombe/ Leighton Buzzard or Various locations around the county
"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
Take a look at our Children's Residential Worker Candidate Pack to learn more.
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.
About You
Please refer to the job summary for further information.
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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.
Click the link below to hear from one of our current Heads of Home and how he was supported to develop in his role.
From New Starter to Leading a Home: Dan’s Journey in Children’s Residential Care
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.
Other information
If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Laura Armstrong at [email protected]
Closing date: 23:59 on 16th August 2026.
Please note: applications are reviewed on a weekly basis and interviews are held weekly on a Thursday.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.
Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
- All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
Our values
By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:
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- A fair and inclusive culture
- The chance to really make a difference to those around you
- Health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
- A unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
- Ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
- Opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.
From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.
We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.
We recognise and reward you
Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.
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