Phase Homes is a growing provider of high-quality children’s residential care. We are passionate about creating safe, supportive, and nurturing environments where young people can flourish. We are now seeking a committed and experienced Deputy Home Manager to join our team in Milton Keynes.
Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (4 Bedded) Location: Milton Keynes (MK5 7DQ) Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum (Dependent on experience and qualifications) Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week + on-call duties Job Type: Full-time, Permanent “In our Fort Care Services, young people embrace their tomorrow with confidence.” Are you a compassionate and experienced leader ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable young people? At Fort Care Services, we are excited to offer a rare opportunity for a passionate Registered Manager to lead our brand-new 4-bedded children’s residential home in Milton Keynes. This is your chance to help build a nurturing, high-performing home from the ground up—guided by trauma-informed, person-centred practice. About Us Fort Care Services is a growing, forward-thinking provider of therapeutic residential care for children and young people aged 7–17. With homes across London and Milton Keynes, our mission is to provide safe, stable, and healing environments where children can grow, build resilience, and thrive. Our model is rooted in the PACE approach (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy), with values of Commitment, Respect, and Support at the heart of our work. We support children who have experienced trauma, loss, and neglect—helping them realise their full potential. Your Role As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the leadership, development, and compliance of our 4-bedded home. Key responsibilities include: • Ensuring compliance with The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards, • Recruiting, training, and managing a high-performing, trauma-informed team, • Leading on care planning, safeguarding, and behaviour support, • Liaising with local authorities, social workers, health services, and education providers, • Promoting a child-centred, empowering, and therapeutic culture, • Driving continuous improvement and best practice What We’re Looking For Experience: • Minimum 5 years’ experience working in children’s residential care, • At least 3 years as registered manager Qualifications: • Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent), • Willingness to work towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (if not already held) Attributes: Strong understanding of safeguarding, regulatory frameworks, and trauma-informed practice Exceptional leadership and communication skills A nurturing, empathetic, and professional approach What We Offer • £50,000 – £60,000 salary (dependent on experience and qualification), • 30 days annual leave (increasing with service), • Birthday off, • £500 referral bonus, • Fully funded qualifications & professional development, • Hybrid working opportunities, • On-site parking, • Casual dress policy, • Structured progression in a growing organisation Safeguarding Commitment At Fort Care Services, safeguarding is central to all that we do. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check, reference verification, and comprehensive pre-employment screening. We foster a culture of openness, accountability, and reflective practice.
Role Description Are you a passionate gaming enthusiast with exceptional writing skills? We're seeking a Senior Content Writer to join our growing gaming publication, Games Latest News. We need someone who can create compelling, engaging content about the latest games, industry news, reviews, and gaming culture. Your native language should be English, and you should have a genuine love for both gaming and the written word. The ideal candidate will have: • Experience writing gaming content, reviews, or entertainment articles, • Strong knowledge of current gaming trends, platforms, and industry developments, • Ability to write in various styles - from breaking news to in-depth features, • Excellent research skills to ensure accurate, original content (no AI-generated work), • Understanding of SEO best practices for online content, • Proven track record of meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment Requirements: • Must be classified as self-employed in your country of residence, • Native English speaker with impeccable grammar and writing skills, • Reliable internet connection for remote collaboration, • Ability to work flexible hours to cover gaming news as it breaks, • If selected, you'll complete a short 200-word test piece (never used commercially) To apply: Simply do a Google search for GamesLatestNews (no spaces) and fill out our contact form with your portfolio and relevant experience. This is a self-employed, remote position offering competitive rates for the right candidate.
Finance Director Healthcare Recruitment Agency – Milton Keynes £80,000 – £85,000 a year – Full-time, Permanent Monday to Friday, 9am - 5.30pm. Office-based (4 days per week) Company insight You'll be working in a fast-growing healthcare recruitment agency providing Healthcare staff to the NHS. As the business continues to expand, they're seeking a commercially minded and hands-on Finance Director to join their team. This is a key leadership role in a dynamic SME environment, offering the chance to shape financial strategy and support long-term growth, including potential third-party investment or business exit within the next 3–5 years. Key Responsibilities Lead the production of monthly management accounts Maintain robust internal financial controls and policies Manage budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning Oversee cash flow and invoice financing Ensure statutory compliance (audit, tax, IR35, VAT, PAYE) Supervise payroll and commission processes Lead year-end audit and corporation tax submission Provide strategic insight to support business decisions Support the Managing Director with board reporting Prepare the business for future investment/exit opportunities Criteria for a successful appointment Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience leading finance in a growing SME Strong financial reporting and technical accounting knowledge Strategic mindset with hands-on execution Excellent stakeholder communication and team leadership skills Experience with investment readiness or exit processes (desirable)