Registered Manager

Job Title: Registered Manager (Children’s Residential – EBD)

Location: Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, South Bucks (HP9 area)

Salary: £58,500 – £73,500 per annum (DOE) + performance bonus + private pension scheme

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description

A leading children’s residential care provider is seeking a Registered Manager (Children’s Residential – EBD) to lead a specialist home in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on delivering trauma-informed, therapeutic care and driving strong regulatory outcomes within a community-based setting.

Key Responsibilities

As a Registered Manager (Children’s Residential – EBD) based in Chalfont St Peter, your daily duties will include:

Acting as the Ofsted Registered Manager, ensuring compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
Recruiting, supervising, and developing a stable, high-performing staff team, promoting resilience, empathy, and consistent practice
Overseeing individualised care planning and therapeutic approaches to meet young people’s emotional and behavioural needs (EBD)
Working collaboratively with local authorities and partner agencies across Buckinghamshire and neighbouring areas to maintain robust support networks
Driving continuous improvement with a clear focus on achieving and sustaining excellent inspection outcomes under SCCIF

Requirements & Qualifications

To be successful as a Registered Manager (Children’s Residential – EBD), you will need:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (completed or near completion)
Proven management or senior supervisory experience within a children’s residential EBD setting
Strong knowledge of SCCIF and a track record of positive Ofsted outcomes
A values-led commitment to improving life chances for vulnerable young people through high-quality residential care

Benefits & Work Environment

Competitive salary with performance bonus linked to regulatory success
Private pension scheme
Autonomy to shape service delivery and build an agency-free, stable team
Community-based setting offering a supportive environment for young people and staff

If you are a qualified Registered Manager (Children’s Residential – EBD) looking for an exciting new role in Chalfont St Peter, apply today!

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