Registered Manager / Dual Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Care

Location: Northampton (NN4) and Milton Keynes (MK2) Salary: £50,000–£60,000 per home or £70,000 for dual registration Bonus: £10,000 per home

About the opportunity

We’re recruiting experienced Registered Managers to join an established children’s residential care provider, with opportunities to manage one home or oversee two services across Northampton and Milton Keynes.

Both homes are three-bed services supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). With both homes currently empty and staff teams already in place, this is an opportunity to shape the services from the outset, carefully assess referrals and build positive, stable environments for young people.

The Northampton home has been completely refurbished, and you’ll be supported by an outstanding, award-winning Responsible Individual (RI).

The provider’s existing services are rated Good by Ofsted, with 100% staff retention reported this year.

The roles available

Dual Registered Manager – £70,000 + bonuses

• Oversee two three-bed children’s homes across Northampton and Milton Keynes.

• Earn a £10,000 bonus per home, offering £20,000 in total bonus potential.

• Lead both services, develop staff teams and establish high-quality care environments.

• Work closely with the RI to maintain standards and achieve positive outcomes.

Single Registered Manager – £50,000–£60,000

• Take full responsibility for one of the homes.

• Build on the existing staff team and establish a positive, consistent care culture.

• Lead the service through registration, operational development and Ofsted inspections, as applicable.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the home or homes, ensuring young people’s safety, wellbeing and development remain the priority.

• Recruit, develop and support staff teams, promoting high standards of care.

• Oversee safeguarding, care planning, risk assessments and regulatory compliance.

• Assess referrals and ensure placements are appropriately matched to the needs of the young people.

• Build strong relationships with families, local authorities and other professionals.

• Maintain compliance with Ofsted requirements, the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.

• Drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes for young people.

About you

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within children's residential care.

• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding and the Children's Homes Quality Standards.

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or an equivalent relevant qualification.

• A proven ability to lead, motivate and develop staff teams.

• A child-centred approach with a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care.

• For the dual role, the ability to oversee two services and travel between Northampton and Milton Keynes.

What’s on offer?

• £70,000 basic salary for dual registration.

• £10,000 bonus per home, with £20,000 total bonus potential.

• £50,000–£60,000 salary for single registration.

• Support from an outstanding, award-winning RI.

• Established provider with existing services rated Good by Ofsted.

• 100% staff retention reported this year.

• Staff incentives and a strong focus on recognising and supporting the team.

• The opportunity to shape services and carefully plan placements from the outset.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Registered Manager looking for your next opportunity in children’s residential care, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply with your CV or contact Izzy at Search & Selection UK Ltd for a confidential conversation about either opportunity.