Buckinghamshire Council
Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
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Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
Passionate and Experienced Registered Manager Needed – 2-Bed Children’s Residential Home, High Wycombe
We are seeking 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 shape a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where every child can thrive.
In addition to the advertised salary, we offer:
- A Golden Hello payment of £2,125 after one year’s service
- Relocation packages of up to £8,000 for those relocating to Buckinghamshire
About the Role
As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Overall leadership and management of the residential home
- Ensuring compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations, Ofsted requirements, and Buckinghamshire Council’s Statement of Purpose
- Leading a dedicated care team to drive high standards of care and safeguarding
- Fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing day-to-day operations and ensuring highest quality care
- Leading, supervising, and developing staff towards outstanding outcomes
- Overseeing budgets and resources with strong financial management
- Collaborating with internal teams and external agencies to promote positive outcomes for children
- Ensuring adherence to all legal and regulatory standards
This role requires strong leadership, a deep passion for children, and a commitment to making a real difference.
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🔗 Learn more about life in residential care: Children's Residential Candidate Pack
📖 Watch a current Head of Home share his journey: From New Starter to Leading a Home: Dan’s Journey in Children’s Residential Care
About You
We are looking for an experienced leader with:
- Level 5 Children’s Residential Management qualification and at least two years of residential management experience
- Expert knowledge of current legislation, regulations, and best practice in children’s residential care
- Excellent communications, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- A ‘can-do’ attitude, resilience, and the ability to inspire and motivate staff
- Flexibility to work unsocial hours when needed and travel across the county
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and be part of an organisation where children feel safe, valued, and supported to reach their full potential.
📩 Have questions? Contact Stephen Colley, Operational Manager: [email protected] 🗓 Closing Date: Midnight on 31st July 2026
Other Key Information
Safeguarding & Declaration Requirements
Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults at risk. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires applicants to declare:
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- All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
- All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not filtered (as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975)
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Our Values
At Buckinghamshire Council, we value:
✅ A fair and inclusive culture ✅ The opportunity to make a real difference ✅ Health and well-being initiatives (including Employee Assistance Programmes, Mental Health First Aiders, and mindfulness workshops) ✅ A unified voice through our Employee Representative Group ✅ Ongoing support and career development opportunities
We actively promote inclusivity and accessibility and celebrate diversity at all levels. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure all colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued.
Why Work for Us?
You’ll enjoy:
- Flexible and agile working arrangements
- Costco membership & wholesale discounts
- Discounted gyms & travel schemes (via Arriva)
- Auto-enrolment into a generous pension scheme
- Well-being support & employee assistance programmes
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