Senior Registered Manager, Children's SEMH Home

Resicare Alliance Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Resicare Alliance Ltd in Milton Keynes is seeking a Registered Manager to take full ownership of our children's home, overseeing operations and safeguarding for children with SEMH. You will lead the senior management team, ensure Ofsted compliance and regulatory standards, manage budgets and recruitment, and foster a values-led culture across the team.

This is a senior leadership role with accountability across staffing, budgeting and safeguarding, offering the opportunity to shape the future of

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification or Level 4+ qualification relevant to working with children.
• Level 4+ Management or Leadership qualification.
• 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 SEMH in residential settings.
• Experience working with Local Authorities, Therapists and Commissioning Teams.
• Strong business and operational management skills including budgeting and oversight.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the senior management team to ensure the home operates effectively.
• Line managing staff, providing mentorship, supervision and professional development.
• Overseeing 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

Communication

Budgeting

Staff development

Childcare knowledge

Education

Social Work qualification or Level 4+

Level 4+ Management qualification

Enhanced DBS check

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic care management systems

Job description

Resicare Alliance Ltd in Milton Keynes is seeking a Registered Manager to take full ownership of our children's home, overseeing operations and safeguarding for children with SEMH. You will lead the senior management team, ensure Ofsted compliance and regulatory standards, manage budgets and recruitment, and foster a values-led culture across the team.

This is a senior leadership role with accountability across staffing, budgeting and safeguarding, offering the opportunity to shape the future of