Registered Manager - Children’s Residential Care

Location: Milton Keynes

Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential

The Opportunity

We’re recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to take charge of a children’s residential home supporting young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs.

This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for the home, ideal for someone who wants to drive quality, build an effective team, and deliver strong outcomes for young people over the long term.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will:

• Take full operational responsibility for the running of the home
• Lead, mentor and strengthen the staff team
• Provide a safe, nurturing and well-structured setting for young people
• Drive high standards, consistency and a strong outcomes-focused culture

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure the service operates in line with Ofsted regulations and best practice standards
• Oversee safeguarding procedures, risk management and incident handling
• Ensure care plans, assessments and records are maintained to a high standard
• Lead the service through inspections and continuous quality improvement

Leadership & Operations

• Manage hiring, staffing levels and workforce organisation
• Deliver supervisions, annual reviews and staff development plans
• Take responsibility for budgets, occupancy and service performance
• Work alongside senior leadership to support operational and strategic goals

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong, credible relationships with Local Authorities, Ofsted and partner professionals
• Represent the home positively and professionally at all times
• Ensure strong communication with families and key stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrable experience as a Registered Manager in a children’s home
• Solid understanding of Ofsted compliance, inspections and regulatory standards
• Experience working with young people with SEMH and complex needs
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management or currently working towards it
• A resilient and confident leader with a history of improving care services

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus-related earning potential
• Autonomy to lead, develop and shape your service
• Support from a knowledgeable and experienced senior team
• Excellent progression prospects within a growing provider

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Registered Manager who wants to lead from the front, raise standards and make a genuine difference, apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.