Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience & qualifications)
Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days on-site

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to lead one of our high-quality 2-3 bed children's homes in Buckinghamshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate leader to play a key role in delivering exceptional care to vulnerable young people.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead a staff team of 8-10, ensuring high standards of care and compliance within a therapeutic 2-3 bed children's residential home.

* Manage the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring it meets all Ofsted regulations and safeguarding requirements.

* Oversee and contribute to care planning, assessments, and progress monitoring.

* Lead on quality assurance, inspections, and maintaining accurate records.

* Attend weekly meetings at Head Office in Aylesbury and participate in training and support visits to other regional homes.

* Be part of the on-call rota, providing out-of-hours support to staff as required.

* Contribute to policy development and continuous service improvement.

* Build and maintain effective relationships with children, families, external agencies, and professionals.

Requirements:

* Minimum 3 years' experience in a residential children's care setting, with leadership responsibilities.

* Must hold or be actively working towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (verified evidence required).

* Demonstrable experience in care planning, safeguarding, quality assurance, Ofsted compliance, and policy development.

* Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (mileage reimbursed at £0.45 per mile).

* Ability to be part of the on-call rota.

* Strong communication, organisational, and team leadership skills.

What We Offer:

* Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience & qualifications)

* £0.45 per mile fuel reimbursement for work-related travel

* Structured career progression and ongoing training

* Weekly management support and collaborative culture

* The chance to truly make a difference in young lives

Apply now to join an organisation that prioritises quality care, leadership development, and positive outcomes for children