Registered Manager Childrens

RESICARE ALLIANCE; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Professional Growth

Supportive Team

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

RESICARE ALLIANCE seeks an experienced Registered Manager to take full ownership of a children's SEMH home, delivering high-quality care and positive outcomes.

You will lead the senior management team, oversee staffing, budgets and safeguarding, and shape the future of the home with values-led leadership. This is a senior leadership role with accountability across operations and compliance.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification or Level 4+ professional qualification relevant to working with children
• Level 4+ Management or Leadership qualification (e.g. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services)
• Enhanced DBS check valid for working with children and young people
• Full UK driving licence
• Minimum 2 years' experience in residential care within the last 5 years
• At least 1 year supervising and managing professional staff
• Experience working with young people with SEMH in a residential setting
• Experience working with Local Authority Social Workers, Therapists, Commissioning Teams
• Strong business and operational management skills, including financial and budgetary oversight
• Competent in Microsoft Office and electronic care management systems
• Ability to lead, delegate and motivate staff
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Additional childcare or leadership qualifications
• Working knowledge of Local Authority commissioning and placement processes
• Experience managing HR processes and staff development
• Experience supporting and implementing business growth
• Fieldwork (children's) experience

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the senior management team to ensure the home operates effectively
• Line managing staff, providing mentorship, supervision and professional development
• Managing recruitment, staffing, and workforce planning, including bank and agency staff
• Overseeing referrals, admissions and care practices to meet individual needs
• Delivering the service within budget and occupancy targets
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory, regulatory and contractual obligations
• Monitoring and auditing care provision against Ofsted and Local Authority standards
• Investigating incidents, complaints and allegations, and representing management on disciplinary panels
• Building strong relationships with Local Authorities, LADO, Ofsted and other professionals
• Fulfilling health, safety and safeguarding responsibilities
• Keeping up to date with legislation and best practice in childcare and SEMH

Skills

Leadership

Management

Budgeting

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

DBS check

Driving licence

HR processes

Team motivation

Education

Social Work qualification or Level 4+

Level 4+ Management/Leadership qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Care management systems

Job description

Are you a driven, experienced leader looking to take full ownership of a children's home? We're looking for a Registered Manager to provide inspirational leadership for our residential children's home, delivering high-quality care to children and young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEMH).

About the Role of Registered Manager, Children's SEMH

As Registered Manager, you'll be responsible for compliance, operational management, staff development, and driving positive outcomes for every child in our care. You'll lead the senior management team, ensure the home meets all quality and regulatory standards, and act as the driving force behind a positive, values-led staff culture.

This is a senior leadership role with real accountability covering everything from staffing and budgets to Ofsted compliance and safeguarding and a genuine opportunity to shape the future of the home.

What You'll Be Doing as Registered Manager, Children's SEMH

• Leading and supporting the senior management team to ensure the home operates effectively
• Line managing staff, providing mentorship, supervision and professional development
• Managing recruitment, staffing, and workforce planning, including bank and agency staff
• Overseeing referrals, admissions and care practices to meet individual needs
• Delivering the service within budget and occupancy targets
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory, regulatory and contractual obligations
• Monitoring and auditing care provision against Ofsted and Local Authority standards
• Investigating incidents, complaints and allegations, and representing management on disciplinary panels
• Building strong relationships with Local Authorities, LADO, Ofsted and other professionals
• Fulfilling health, safety and safeguarding responsibilities
• Keeping up to date with legislation and best practice in childcare and SEMH

What We're Looking For

• Recognised Social Work qualification or Level 4+ professional qualification relevant to working with children
• Level 4+ Management or Leadership qualification (e.g. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services)
• Enhanced DBS check valid for working with children and young people
• Full UK driving licence
• Minimum 2 years' experience in residential care within the last 5 years
• At least 1 year supervising and managing professional staff
• Experience working with young people with SEMH in a residential setting
• Experience working with a range of professionals (Local Authority Social Workers, Therapists, Commissioning Teams)
• Strong business and operational management skills, including financial and budgetary oversight
• Competent in Microsoft Office and electronic care management systems
• Ability to lead, delegate and motivate staff
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Additional childcare or leadership qualifications
• Working knowledge of Local Authority commissioning and placement processes
• Experience managing HR processes and staff development
• Experience supporting and implementing business growth
• Fieldwork (children's) experience

Our Values

We're looking for leaders who act professionally, respectfully and with integrity, who take pride in how they represent themselves, their teams, the organisation, and the children in our care. We value passionate, dependable leadership that inspires others, empowers people to grow, and works collaboratively without hierarchy or game-playing.

Why Choose Resicare Alliance Children's Care?

• Meaningful Work: You will be at the forefront of transforming young lives, offering guidance, stability, and emotional support to children in need.
• Professional Growth: RCA is committed to your professional development. We offer ongoing training and advancement opportunities to help you reach your career goals.
• Supportive Team: Join a team of caring professionals who share your passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
• Competitive Compensation: We value your dedication and expertise and offer competitive salaries and benefits.

All applications are assessed in detail and processing them is subject to safer recruitment regulations, as governed by both the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ofsted. The application process may be more demanding, but the job is also more rewarding.