At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage a children's residential home, ensuring high-quality care and compliance.
- Company: Respected children's residential care provider in Milton Keynes.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, private medical insurance, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Supportive leadership team with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
- Qualifications: QCF Level 5 Diploma and experience in children's residential care.
The predicted salary is between 52500 - 52500 £ per year.
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
RT Social Care is recruiting on behalf of a respected children's residential care provider for two Registered Children's Home Managers to lead two separate residential homes in Milton Keynes. These are excellent opportunities for experienced, passionate leaders who are committed to delivering exceptional care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.
The Role
As a Registered Children's Home Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, management, and performance of your own residential home. You will ensure the service delivers high-quality care while maintaining full compliance with Ofsted standards, safeguarding legislation, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day management of your children's residential home.
- Ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted regulations and all relevant legislation.
- Promote positive outcomes for children and young people, supporting their emotional, educational, and social development.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, social workers, education providers, and external professionals.
- Recruit, supervise, support, and develop a high-performing staff team.
- Oversee staffing, rotas, training, and performance management.
- Manage budgets and resources effectively.
- Ensure accurate record keeping, care planning, and regulatory reporting.
- Maintain a positive culture that promotes safeguarding, equality, diversity, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
Essential Requirements
- QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or currently working towards).
- Previous experience as a Registered Children's Home Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step into registration.
- Minimum of two years' experience working within children's residential care.
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and children's residential legislation.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Ability to complete the Ofsted Registered Manager registration process.
Salary & Benefits
- £50,000 - £55,000 per annum.
- Company pension.
- Private medical insurance.
- On-site parking.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Excellent career progression opportunities.
- Supportive and established senior leadership team.
If you're an experienced Children's Home Manager looking for your next opportunity, or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or contact RT Social Care for a confidential discussion.
Childrens Home Registered Manager in Milton Keynes employer: RT Social Care
RT Social Care is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and established senior leadership team that prioritises the professional development of its staff. With competitive salaries ranging from £50,000 to £55,000 per annum, alongside benefits such as private medical insurance and ongoing training, this role in Milton Keynes provides a meaningful opportunity to lead and make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people. The company fosters a culture of continuous improvement and inclusivity, ensuring that employees are empowered to thrive in their careers while delivering high-quality care.
