Registered Manager

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello

Relocation package

Flexible working

Gym discounts

Costco membership

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council in Aylesbury seeks an experienced Registered Manager to lead the Family Assessment Centre. You will drive high-quality assessments, support parents to develop parenting skills, and ensure safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

The role requires Level 5 qualifications and at least two years in residential management, plus strong leadership and communication to motivate a multidisciplinary team and deliver positive outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a Residential Family Centre and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and ability to oversee complex assessments and interventions.
• Excellent communication and people leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Residential Family Centre.
• Ensure service compliance with legislation, regulations and quality standards.
• Develop and support a multidisciplinary team to deliver assessments and interventions.
• Oversee safeguarding and promote welfare of children.
• Monitor quality of assessments, outcomes and reporting standards.
• Manage budgets, resources and occupancy to safely match referrals.
• Build relationships with local authorities, commissioners and partners.
• Drive continuous improvement and inspection outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Ofsted compliance

Residential care

Safeguarding

Team development

Education

Level 5 Children's Residential Management

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead our Family Assessment Centre based in Aylesbury. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of families by providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where parents and children can thrive. As Registered Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality assessments, care, and support, empowering parents to develop their parenting skills, build confidence, and create positive outcomes for themselves and their children., As the Registered Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the home, ensuring compliance with Residential Family Centre Regulations, Ofsted requirements, and our Statement of Purpose. You'll lead a dedicated team, driving high standards of care and safeguarding, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.,

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Residential Family Centre.
• Ensure the service operates in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, and quality standards.
• Manage, develop, and support a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality assessments and interventions.
• Oversee safeguarding practices and promote the welfare and protection of children.
• Monitor assessment quality, outcomes, and reporting standards.
• Manage budgets, resources, and occupancy levels effectively, ensuring that all new referrals can be safely matched within the home.
• Build positive relationships with local authorities, commissioners, and partner agencies.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain excellent inspection outcomes.

This pivotal role requires not only strong leadership but also a deep passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children, young people and their families.

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced leader who shares our commitment to improving the lives of children and young people. You'll bring:

• Level 5 Children's Residential Management qualification and at least two years of residential management experience.
• Strong knowledge of current legislation, regulations, and best practice in children's residential care and Residential Family Centres.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• A 'can‑do' attitude, resilience, and the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Flexibility to work unsocial hours when required and the ability to travel across the county.

Access to a vehicle and a full driving licence are essential.

Ready to make a real difference? Join us in creating a home where children can feel safe, valued, and supported to achieve their full potential.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order').

Our values and culture We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are - Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy. By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well‑being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that's why we're working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation. From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it's important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments. We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Business Unit Buckinghamshire is a successful, growing place with fantastic natural assets, a highly productive economy and many resourceful and thriving communities. However, we are far from complacent and our new and ambitious unitary authority is well placed to tackle the challenges associated with growth, an aging population, climate change and inequalities in both opportunities and outcomes - particularly for our children and young people. Children's Services is on an improvement journey and as our very recent Ofsted report shows, we have continued to improve despite the pressures of the pandemic and have built solid foundations for future success. Relationships with partners are strong and our collective response to the pandemic has strengthened and deepened our work together. We have a big, ambitious agenda for Buckinghamshire, and our teams work collaboratively and at pace to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people across the county. We are looking for talented and driven individuals to help us achieve the best outcomes for our children, young people and families in Buckinghamshire. Our key priorities include continuing to protect vulnerable children and young people from harm, whilst sustaining an environment where social work practice can thrive. Through our vital work with our partners, including The Buckinghamshire Safeguarding Childrens Partnership, we continue to improve our collective response to children and young people who have been exposed to domestic abuse, exploitation, substance misuse and mental health issues. No matter what role you take on in our Children's services, you will be part of a team who is dedicated to supporting children and their families to achieve their full potential.

In addition to the advertised salary, you'll receive a Golden Hello payment of £2,125 after one year's service.

If you're looking to relocate to Buckinghamshire for this role, we also offer relocation packages of up to £8,000.

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That's why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work‑life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.