Registered Manager

About the role

This is a leadership role within Buckinghamshire Council's children's residential service, responsible for the overall management of a children's home and the outcomes of the young people placed there. As Registered Manager (also referred to internally as Head of Home), you will shape a safe, nurturing environment and lead a team committed to high standards of care and safeguarding.

Day-to-day, you will oversee all operations of the home, ensuring compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted requirements, and the home's Statement of Purpose. You will drive a culture of continuous improvement, manage budgets and resources, and work alongside internal teams and external agencies to promote positive outcomes for children. Positions are available across the county.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, supervising, and developing staff to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people.
• Managing budgets and resources with strong financial oversight.
• Working collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to promote positive outcomes for children.
• Ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Overseeing the quality and consistency of care provided within the home.

Flexibility to work unsocial hours is required, and the role involves travel across the county.

To apply, click Apply Now. For an informal discussion about the role, 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 18 October 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 and resilient leader who brings a strong track record in children's residential management. You will be someone who can inspire a team, maintain high standards, and remain solutions-focused under pressure.

The ideal candidate will:

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

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to equality, fairness, and inclusion, and welcomes applications from candidates whose backgrounds reflect the diverse communities the council serves.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with barred list. It is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must declare all unspent convictions and conditional cautions, and all spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023). For further information on filtering, refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice.

Buckinghamshire's Offer to You

Children's residential services at Buckinghamshire Council are built around a genuine commitment to improving lives, with a workforce the council considers its greatest strength. The council actively works to be an accessible and inclusive organisation, with dedicated staff networks overseen by an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, and is a Disability Confident employer.

Flexible and agile working arrangements are on offer, alongside a culture that encourages a healthy work-life balance. Staff wellbeing is supported through:

• An 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 at a range of cafés, restaurants, and shops, plus access to Costco membership.
• A unified employee voice through the Employee Representative Group.
• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities, and more.