Head of HR / HR Manager
Amazing Things Are Happening at Bayleaf Care
Bayleaf Care is growing fast and growing with purpose.
We currently operate 6 high-quality children’s homes across Derbyshire and Staffordshire, alongside our education hubs and specialist provisions. We are now looking for a Head of HR to lead the HR function within our expanding organisation.
Our head office is in Burton on Trent where you will be based Monday to Thursday with Friday working from home.
Salary: £50,000 plus £3,600 car allowance.
Holiday entitlement: 28 days holiday, increasing every year with service, plus bank holidays
About Bayleaf Care
Bayleaf Care provides exceptional care for children and young people across the UK, especially those who have faced trauma. We use the PACE model, which creates a safe, caring environment to help children feel secure and build positive relationships.
Our approach starts with the key worker, who forms a strong, trusting bond with the child. This relationship is essential for the child’s development and continues throughout their care.
We offer personalized care, education, and treatment led by a team of trained professionals, helping children manage their emotions and behaviours in a safe, supportive environment.
There are currently 6 children’s homes open, 2 of these homes have their own school onsite. We are also in the process of opening 2 leaving care homes and 3 CQC registered adult homes so are all our young people can remain in our care by transitioning into these services. In September 2026 we are also opening 2 special schools, one will be an SEMH school and the other a learning disability school.
We are currently preparing to enter stage 3 of our growth plans, with another 6 properties already purchased and an additional school.
Each children’s home has their own permanent on-site therapist and a pool car.
Our vision is simple but powerful:
To support children and young people from childhood into adulthood, a genuine cradle-to-grave pathway of care.
This is not just a job, this is your chance to build a region, shape culture and influence change.
We don’t just open homes – We build communities of care.
What You’ll Be Doing
The Head of HR will lead and support a small HR team, currently comprising two HR professionals and a payroll person, providing day-to-day management, coaching and development. As our organisation grows, the HR team will grow and we expect there will be four HR advisors by mid-2027. Recruitment is already managed by our team of two internal recruiters.
The Head of HR will also work closely with the senior leadership team on HR strategy & leadership, and all other aspects of HR such as employment legislation, best practice, organisational policies, employee relations/experience, employee wellbeing and culture.
This really is a role that can be developed and made your own.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone that has previous experience as a HR manager or a similar role
CIPD Level 5 or above
Experience building HR functions and frameworks from the ground up.
Experience implementing HR systems and reporting tools
Experience within a social care or education setting would be an advantage
Apply / Have an Informal Chat
Apply via Indeed, or if you’d like a confidential conversation about the role call
Greg
07775 654492 | 03330 387550
Learn more about Bayleaf and look at our children’s homes, education hubs and schools, please visit:
www.bayleafcare.co.uk
Pay: £53,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Private medical insurance
Experience:
- supervisory HR: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- driving licence and access to a car (required)
- CIPD level 5 or above (required)
Work Location: In person
