Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire (Just off the M40, near the top of the M25) Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum + £2,500 joining bonus for existing managers.Job Type: Full-time Checks Required: Enhanced DBS, including Rehabilitation of Offenders clearance
About the Role
Are you an experienced leader looking for a truly rewarding environment? Were recruiting on behalf of our client for an Ofsted Registered Children's Manager to take the reins at an Outstanding-rated residential children's home in High Wycombe.
The home supports three children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and is staffed by a skilled and dedicated teamincluding three Deputy Children's Managers and up to eight Residential Support Workers. With regular input from the Responsible Individual, consistent support from a Regulation 44 consultant, and an experienced senior leadership structure, youll be empowered to lead confidently, creatively, and with heart.
This isn't just a serviceit's a genuine family-feel environment rooted in integrity, compassion, and excellence.
Why This Role Stands Out
* £2,500 joining bonus
* Competitive salary with performance-related incentives
* High-level support from experienced leadership, RI, and compliance professionals
* Lovely independent setting with genuine emphasis on staff wellbeing and professional development
* Stable team, strong culture, and minimal staff turnover
* A chance to make a measurable impact in the lives of children through therapeutic, child-centred care
* Flexible manager rota for work life balance
* Free Parking
About the Home
* Purpose-built residential setting designed to meet the holistic needs of young people
* Currently holds an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, with a commitment to continuous excellence
* Located in a quiet and accessible area of High Wycombe, ideal for staff commuting from across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and North-West London
* Offers a warm, welcoming, and well-supported atmosphere with a long-standing and stable staff team
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and inspire a team to deliver outstanding care and support
* Oversee day-to-day operations, including rota management and staff supervision
* Ensure the home remains compliant with Ofsted standards and continues to aim for Outstanding outcomes
* Champion safeguarding, behaviour support, and trauma-informed practice
* Recruit, train, and retain exceptional care staff
* Collaborate with external agencies, families, and internal teams to ensure integrated care planning
* Prepare for inspections and drive quality improvement initiatives
Person Specification
* Registered Children's Manager experience (or Deputy Manager ready to step up)
* NVQ Level 5 Leadership & Management in Residential Childcare (or working toward)
* Deep understanding of Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties and child development
* Strong organisational, leadership, and interpersonal skills
* Passion for creating safe, empowering, and nurturing environments for young people
* Knowledge of safeguarding, regulation, and compliance within children's residential services
* Able to lead with empathy, accountability, and a commitment to team wellbeing
* Rota Planning
* Weekly staff supervisions
If you're ready to lead with passion, bring stability to a thriving team, and contribute to a service built on trust and excellencethis is the opportunity for you.
I welcome informal confidential conversations if you'd like to reach out and discuss rather than apply.
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