Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
£58,000 - £72,500
Permanent
Registered Manager | Children’s Residential (EBD) | Bourne End
Primary Location: Bourne End, Buckinghamshire/Berkshire Border
Jobs Also Available In: Cookham, Wooburn Green, Marlow, Maidenhead, Flackwell Heath, Loudwater, Cliveden
Salary: £58,000 – £72,500 per annum (DOE) + Quality Assurance Bonus & Professional Membership Fees
The Opportunity: Leading Boutique Residential Care in Bourne End
An opening has arisen for a dedicated Registered Manager to lead a specialist EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties) service in the vibrant riverside village of Bourne End. This role is perfectly suited for a manager who values a close-knit, community-centric environment where individualized therapeutic work can truly flourish.
As the Registered Manager, you will oversee a home that prides itself on stability and a high-standard of living for young people. This is an evergreen opportunity for a leader who wants to bridge the gap between rural tranquility and urban professional standards, driving the home toward a consistent 'Outstanding' Ofsted status.
Why This Role in Bourne End?
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Commuter-Friendly Location: Strategically positioned for leaders traveling from Maidenhead, High Wycombe, or Slough, with excellent rail links and proximity to the M4/M40.
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Specialist 2026 Salary: A range of £58k – £72.5k, featuring a package that covers professional membership fees and provides bonuses linked to internal quality audits.
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Therapeutic Environment: Benefit from a service location that offers easy access to the River Thames and local green spaces, ideal for outdoor-based therapeutic interventions.
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Collaborative Culture: Work with a provider that treats the Registered Manager as a key strategic partner, offering significant input into service development and expansion.
Key Responsibilities
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Regulatory Leadership: Assume full legal responsibility as the Registered Manager, ensuring absolute adherence to the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
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Staff Empowerment: Lead a multidisciplinary care team, providing high-quality supervision and mentorship to foster a resilient and trauma-informed workforce.
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Quality & Safeguarding: Maintain a "safety-first" culture, ensuring that safeguarding protocols are robust and that the home is always inspection-ready.
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Multi-Agency Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for local authorities across Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, ensuring smooth transitions and placements for residents.
Candidate Requirements
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Education: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
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Experience: Substantial experience at a Deputy or Registered Manager level within an EBD children’s home.
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Regulatory Track Record: A history of managing or supporting a service to achieve 'Good' or 'Outstanding' Ofsted results.
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Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with young people, staff, and external stakeholders alike.
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