Registered Manager

About the role

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead our brand-new 2-bed children's residential home in High Wycombe. This is a unique opportunity to lead a service that truly makes a difference in the lives of children and young people.

As Head of Home, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where every child can thrive. You'll be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the home, ensuring compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted requirements, and our Statement of Purpose. You'll lead a dedicated team, driving high standards of care and safeguarding, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

This pivotal role requires not only strong leadership but also a deep passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people. The post requires flexibility to work unsocial hours when required and the ability to travel across the county.

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

For more information or for an informal discussion please contact Stephen Colley, Operational Manager at Stephen.colley@buckinghamshire.gov.uk. Click Apply Now to submit your application.

About You

We're looking for a passionate and experienced leader who shares our commitment to improving the lives of children and young people. You'll have the skills and expertise to lead a residential team whilst maintaining the highest standards of care.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a Level 5 Children's Residential Management qualification and at least two years of residential management experience
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of current legislation, regulations, and best practice in children's residential care
• Show excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Display a 'can-do' attitude, resilience, and the ability to inspire and motivate others
• Have access to a vehicle and hold a full driving licence
• Demonstrate flexibility to work unsocial hours when required and the ability to travel across the county

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires an Enhanced DBS check with Barred List. 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.

Buckinghamshire's Offer to You

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect a fair and inclusive culture and the chance to really make a difference to those around you. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements.

We know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that's why we're working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation. From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it's important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued.

• Health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme
• Discounts on various cafés, restaurants, shops and opportunity to gain membership to Costco
• Discounted gym memberships and travel discounts with Arriva
• Ongoing support and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career
• Opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events