Registered Manager

About the role

As Registered Manager — known internally as Head of Home — you'll take overall responsibility for the leadership and management of a children's residential home in Buckinghamshire, ensuring compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted requirements, and the home's Statement of Purpose. Positions are available across the county.

This is a leadership role focused on driving high standards of care and safeguarding, building a culture of continuous improvement, and enabling a dedicated staff team to achieve strong outcomes for children and young people. You'll work closely with internal teams and external agencies to promote positive outcomes, oversee budgets and resources, and ensure the home operates in line with all legal and regulatory requirements.

The role requires flexibility to work unsocial hours when needed, including across weekends, and the ability to travel across the county. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing day-to-day operations and ensuring the highest quality of care
• Leading, supervising, and developing staff to achieve outstanding outcomes
• Overseeing budgets and resources with strong financial management
• Working collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to promote positive outcomes for children
• Ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements

To apply, click Apply Now. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Armstrong at laura.armstrong@buckinghamshire.gov.uk or Krishane Madhavan at Krishane.Madhavan@buckinghamshire.gov.uk. The closing date is 23:59 on Sunday 13th September 2026. Buckinghamshire Council reserves the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications have been received, so early submission is strongly advised.

About You

Buckinghamshire Council is looking for an experienced residential leader who brings a clear, grounded understanding of what children in residential care need, and the management capability to deliver it consistently. You'll be someone who can inspire a team, maintain high standards under pressure, and build strong professional relationships across a range of agencies.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a Level 5 Children's Residential Management qualification and have at least two years of residential management experience
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of current legislation, regulations, and best practice in children's residential care
• Bring excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Have a can-do attitude, resilience, and the ability to inspire and motivate others
• Be flexible to work unsocial hours when required and willing to travel across the county
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle (both are essential requirements)

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. Applicants are required to declare all unspent convictions and conditional cautions, and all spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023). An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with barred list is required for this role.

Buckinghamshire Council is working hard to be an accessible and inclusive organisation. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds, and the council is committed to reflecting the diverse communities it serves across Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire Council's Offer to You

Residential children's services at Buckinghamshire Council is a growing and developing area. The council offers a Children's Residential Candidate Pack with further information about what working in residential looks like day to day, and there are real opportunities to develop and progress within the service — as demonstrated by the stories of colleagues who have moved from new starter to leading a home.

The council actively encourages a good work-life balance and promotes flexible and agile working arrangements. Staff are supported through a range of wellbeing initiatives, dedicated staff networks overseen by an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, and a unified voice through the Employee Representative Group. Buckinghamshire Council is a Disability Confident employer.

• Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, and mindfulness workshops
• Auto-enrolment onto a generous pension scheme
• Discounted gym memberships and travel discounts with Arriva
• Discounts across cafés, restaurants, and shops, plus the opportunity to gain Costco membership
• Ongoing support, with opportunities to develop and progress your career
• Fun activities including fundraising and social events, and more