Head of Home – Sunflower House – Aylesbury

Overview

In this role you lead the Residential Family Centre in Aylesbury, ensuring high-quality assessments and safeguarding for children and families. You will manage a multidisciplinary team, drive compliance with regulations and Ofsted, and continuously improve care standards. You’ll foster strong partnerships with local authorities and partners to achieve positive family outcomes. This is a mission-driven leadership opportunity in a supportive council environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Golden Hello £2,125 after one year
• relocation package up to £8,000
• flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• discounts on gym memberships, cafés/restaurants/shops and travel with Arriva

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Residential Family Centre
• Ensure service compliance with legislation, regulations, and quality standards (Residential Family Centre Regulations, Ofsted, Statement of Purpose)
• Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality assessments and interventions
• Oversee safeguarding practices and child welfare
• Monitor assessment quality, outcomes, and reporting standards
• Manage budgets, resources, and occupancy, ensuring safe referrals
• Build relationships with local authorities, commissioners, and partner agencies
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain strong inspection outcomes

Key requirements

• Level 5 Children’s Residential Management qualification
• At least two years of residential management experience
• Strong knowledge of current legislation, regulations, and best practice in children’s residential care and Residential Family Centres
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Can-do attitude, resilience, and ability to inspire and motivate others
• Flexibility to work unsocial hours and travel across the county
• Access to a vehicle and a full driving licence

• communication
• leadership
• problem-solving
• resilience
• inspiring and motivating others
• flexibility

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