Head of Home[North East / Degree in Social Sciences with atleast 5 years of managerial or leadership experience]

Roles &

Responsibilities

1.

Division Strategy &

Philosophy

Lead the

development and implementation of the Division's philosophy,

strategic direction, programmes, and operations in collaboration

with HODs.

Anticipate and respond to emerging

youth trends, changes in the justice system, and evolving

rehabilitation needs.

Promote and communicate

the organisation's values and beliefs to staff, residents, and

stakeholders.

2.

Financial & Administrative

Oversight

Support

Corporate Services in financial reporting, budgetary planning, and

regulatory compliance.

Oversee budgeting,

expenditure, and alignment of financial resources with divisional

goals.

Liaise with authorities on funding

matters and financial accountability.

Review

and approve monthly and quarterly financial and operational

reports.

Manage the overall operational budget

and financial performance of the

Division.

3. Staff

Leadership & Development

Establish sustainable structures for staff development

and progression in line with national competency

frameworks.

Oversee staff engagement with

clients, stakeholders, and professionals within the

sector.

Supervise, coach, and mentor staff to

strengthen competencies and professional growth.

Lead onboarding for new employees and support ongoing

career development opportunities.

Ensure staff

compliance with organisational policies, procedures, and

standards.

Oversee HR-related matters within

the Division.

4.

Governance & Compliance

Ensure adherence to governance standards and regulatory

requirements beyond baseline Standards of Care.

Oversee drafting, review, and updates of Standard

Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Provide guidance

on standardisation efforts across the Division.

Approve Business Continuity Management (BCM)

plans.

Oversee incident management and

reporting for critical

cases.

5. Networking

& External Relations

Build and maintain networks with Heads of Home (Voluntary

Children's Homes).

Represent the Division in

external engagements, particularly with inter-ministerial

stakeholders.

Facilitate collaborations,

learning journeys, and knowledge exchange with partner agencies and

institutions.

6.

Strategic Alignment & Goal

Achievement

Ensure

divisional goals align with the organisation's broader strategic

plans.

Hold managers accountable for achieving

departmental objectives.

Drive the Division's

overall performance and achievement of key

goals.

7. Ad-hoc

Duties

Undertake other

responsibilities and projects as

assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Degree in Social Sciences with at least 5 years of

managerial or leadership experience.

Strong

knowledge of social work interventions, social policies, and

community engagement.

Excellent communication,

writing, and interpersonal skills.

Proven

leadership and team management capabilities.

Passion for the organisation's mission and ability to

inspire, motivate, and lead others.