Head of Home - Sunflower House - Aylesbury
7 hours ago
Aylesbury
Overview In this role you will lead a Residential Family Centre, ensuring high-quality care, safeguarding, and assessments for families. You will manage a multidisciplinary team, drive continuous improvement, and maintain compliance with Ofsted and regulatory standards. The position focuses on delivering positive outcomes for children and parents, within a supportive, collaborative environment. This is a chance to shape services that empower families and strengthen community partnerships. Pay / BenefitsGolden Hello £2,125 after one yearrelocation package up to £8,000flexible and agile workinggenerous Pension Schemeemployee discounts on cafés, restaurants, shopsCostco membership opportunity ResponsibilitiesLead day-to-day operations of the Residential Family CentreEnsure service compliance with legislation, regulations, and quality standardsDevelop and support a multidisciplinary team to deliver assessments and interventionsOversee safeguarding practices and child welfareMonitor assessment quality, outcomes, and reportingManage budgets, resources, and occupancy, ensuring safe referralsBuild relationships with local authorities, commissioners, and partner agenciesDrive continuous improvement and maintain excellent inspection outcomes Key requirementsLevel 5 in Childrens Residential ManagementStrong knowledge of current legislation and best practices in children’s residential care and Residential Family CentresExcellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skillsCan-do attitude, resilience, and ability to motivate othersFlexible to work unsocial hours and travel across the countyAccess to a vehicle and full driving licencecommunicationleadershipproblem-solvinglegislation and regulatory knowledge (Ofsted, residential care)safeguarding and welfare oversightbudgeting and resource management