Assistant Head of - Children's Residential

Location:

Buckinghamshire, County Wide

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.

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.

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.

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

If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Laura Armstrong at [email protected]

Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 13th September 2026.

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').

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• A fair and inclusive culture
• The chance to really make a difference to those around you
• Health and well-being initiatives including an Employee…