Registered Manager

Connective Careers is recruiting for a Registered Manager in Milton Keynes.

Pay: £55,000–£65,000 per year
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.

About the role
Lead a children's residential home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. This role suits a manager who can combine clear operational leadership with a calm, child-centred approach to care.

Key responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day running of the home, keeping children's safety, wellbeing and individual progress at the centre of decisions.
- Lead, supervise and develop the staff team, promote consistent practice and address performance or practice concerns promptly.
- Oversee care plans, risk assessments, safeguarding responses, incident reporting and accurate records.
- Work with families, social workers, education and health professionals to coordinate support and review outcomes.
- Maintain quality assurance, inspection readiness and effective systems for staffing, resources and continuous improvement.

Essential requirements
- Normally at least two years of residential childcare experience within the last five years, including at least one year supervising or managing staff.
- Level 5 Leadership and Management and Level 3 Residential Childcare, or equivalent qualifications.
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding, children's home practice, care planning and Ofsted expectations.
- Confident leadership, clear written records and the ability to make calm, accountable decisions.
- A full driving licence is required.

Preferred
- Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a children's home.
- Experience of trauma-informed practice and supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs.

How to apply
Apply with your CV, outlining your relevant experience, qualifications and availability.
Appointment is subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, satisfactory references and verification of the right to work in the UK.