Job Title: Registered Manager
Location: Milton Keynes (MK4)
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum
Sector: Residential Care – Children's Services (EBD)
We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected children's residential care provider for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a 3-bed Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) home in Milton Keynes.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality care and positive outcomes for children and young people. You will be supported by an experienced senior leadership team and will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact while leading a dedicated staff team.
The Role:
As the Registered Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and managing the day-to-day operation of the 3-bed EBD home, ensuring full compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements.
- Creating a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment where children and young people can thrive and achieve positive outcomes.
- Recruiting, leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing staff team through regular supervision, training and performance management.
- Ensuring the home consistently delivers outstanding standards of care, safeguarding and child-centred practice.
- Managing budgets, staffing levels, rotas and the overall performance of the service.
- Building positive relationships with Local Authorities, social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals and families.
- Leading the home through Ofsted inspections, maintaining high standards and implementing continuous service improvements.
- Promoting a positive culture focused on stability, resilience and long-term outcomes for the children in your care.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or be working towards the qualification).
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step into registration.
- Experience working within children's residential services supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
- Excellent knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, safeguarding legislation and Ofsted expectations.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop and retain a successful staff team.
- A child-centred approach with a genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people.
- Excellent organisational, communication and decision-making skills.
- A full UK driving licence.
What's On Offer:
- Competitive salary of up to £55,000 per annum.
- Opportunity to join a well-established and supportive provider with an excellent reputation.
- Strong support from an experienced senior leadership team.
- Ongoing training, professional development and career progression opportunities.
- A stable service with the opportunity to shape and develop an already established home.
- The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.
Recruitment Timeline:
Applications are encouraged as soon as possible, with interviews taking place on a rolling basis.
To apply, please submit your CV.
For more information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact:
Alex
Principal Consultant – Hamptons
[email protected]
01926 356 549
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
