Registered Manager

Registered Manager | Children’s Residential (EBD) | High Wycombe

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Location:

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Jobs Also Available In:
Beaconsfield, Flackwell Heath, Hazelmere, Marlow, Princes Risborough, Amersham, Stokenchurch

Salary: £58,000 – £73,000 per annum (DOE) + Performance Bonus + Enhanced Healthcare Package

The Opportunity:

Driving Innovation in High Wycombe

A high-profile opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Registered Manager to lead a specialist EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties) service in High Wycombe. This role is perfectly suited for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced urban environment and possesses the strategic mindset required to manage a service with complex commissioning needs.

As the Registered Manager, you will be the driving force behind a home that balances high-level safeguarding with a modern, therapeutic approach. You will have the opportunity to lead a diverse multidisciplinary team, utilizing the town's extensive resources to provide young people with a robust path toward independence and emotional stability.

• Strategic Urban Hub:
  Lead a service in a major Buckinghamshire hub with excellent access to specialist education, health services, and recreational facilities for young people.
• Refined 2026 Package: A salary range of £58k – £73k, featuring an enhanced healthcare package and a bonus structure heavily weighted toward achieving a "Good" or "Outstanding" Ofsted status.
• Professional Development:
  Access to a wider regional network of managers and bespoke leadership training designed for the high-demand Buckinghamshire market.
• Connectivity:
  Strategically located for staff recruitment and commuting, with direct links to the M40 and excellent rail connections to London and the Midlands.

• Ofsted Registration:
  Hold legal accountability as the Registered Manager, ensuring the service consistently meets and exceeds the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
• Therapeutic Leadership:
  Foster a culture of trauma-informed care, providing the team with the tools and mentorship needed to support young people with challenging behaviors.
• Operational Management:
  Oversee the home’s daily operations, including recruitment, budget management, and the implementation of robust safeguarding protocols.
• Collaborative Networking:
  Build and maintain strong professional relationships with Buckinghamshire Council, local police, and mental health services to ensure a holistic support network.

• Education:
  
  Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Experience:
  
  Proven success as a Registered Manager or an experienced Deputy in an EBD children’s residential setting.
• Regulatory Expertise: A thorough understanding of the Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF) and a history of positive regulatory outcomes.
• Resilience: A passionate and grounded leader who can navigate the complexities of urban residential care with a calm and professional demeanor.

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