Registered Manager
Posted 21st Oct, 2026
About the role
As Registered Manager, also titled Head of Home, you will take overall responsibility for the leadership and management of a children's residential home within Buckinghamshire, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment where every child can thrive. Positions are available across the county.
This role sits at the centre of service quality, driving high standards of care and safeguarding while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will lead a dedicated team, working collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to promote positive outcomes for children and young people.
The role requires flexibility to work unsocial hours when needed, including weekends. Specific shift pattern and rota details are not stated in the advert; candidates are encouraged to raise this at the enquiry stage.
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 Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted requirements, and the Statement of Purpose
To apply, submit your application via the council's jobs portal. For an informal discussion, 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 29 November 2026. Buckinghamshire Council reserves the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications have been received, so early submission is advised.
About You
Buckinghamshire Council is looking for an experienced leader who brings both professional grounding and genuine commitment to improving the lives of children and young people. You will be confident working across a county footprint, building strong relationships with staff, partner agencies, and the children in your care.
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
- Communicate effectively at all levels and lead teams with clarity and confidence
- Bring resilience, a can-do attitude, and the ability to inspire and motivate others
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle, as travel across the county is essential
- Be flexible to work unsocial hours when required
Buckinghamshire Council is committed to equality, fairness, and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. The council's workforce should reflect the diverse communities it 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 are required to 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 at Buckinghamshire Council offers the chance to lead in a service where the focus is firmly on children's outcomes. A candidate pack is available to help you understand more about what working in residential looks like here, and you can also hear directly from current Heads of Home about their experience.
By joining, you can expect a fair and inclusive culture, with dedicated staff networks overseen by the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group. Buckinghamshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and offers flexible and agile working arrangements to support a productive and healthy workforce.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, and mindfulness workshops
- Ongoing support and the opportunity to develop and progress your career
- Auto-enrolment onto a generous pension scheme
- Discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva, and access to Costco membership
- Discounts across a range of cafés, restaurants, and shops
- Opportunities to take part in fundraising and social events, and more
