Staines, Surrey, United Kingdom
£60,000 - £70,000
Permanent
Job Title: Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home | Children’s Care Manager | Children’s Residential Services
Location: Staines, Surrey, UK
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum + performance-related bonuses
Job Description:
Are you an experienced and values-driven leader in children’s residential care looking for a rewarding management role in Staines? Our client, a leading specialist provider of children’s residential services, is seeking a confident and dedicated Registered Manager (or a strong Deputy Manager ready for progression) to oversee the operation of a children’s residential home in Staines, Surrey. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a high-quality, compliant service that makes a positive difference in young people’s lives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the children’s residential home through the Ofsted registration process and ensure ongoing inspection readiness in Staines, Surrey.
- Ensure full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
- Embed policies, safeguarding practices, and governance systems into daily operations.
- Act as the senior safeguarding lead, overseeing quality assurance and governance.
- Support the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of staff, working closely with central recruitment teams.
- Manage staffing rotas, structures, and labour costs to meet the needs of young people.
- Provide visible, consistent leadership that promotes stability, accountability, and reflective practice.
- Oversee care planning, risk assessments, personal education plans (PEPs), and health action plans.
- Work collaboratively with local authorities, professionals, and commissioning teams to deliver positive outcomes for young people.
Essential Requirements:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Children’s Residential Care (or working towards for Deputy Managers).
- Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children’s residential home.
- Experience supporting Ofsted inspections and working within an inspection-led environment.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and children’s residential regulations.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and manage teams within a regulated service environment.
Benefits & Support:
- Competitive salary of £60,000–£70,000, dependent on experience.
- Performance-related bonus linked to Ofsted outcomes, compliance, and placement stability.
- Support from an experienced senior leadership team and Responsible Individual.
- Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential counselling and wellbeing support.
- Flexible working arrangements where operationally possible.
- On-call allowance paid, with participation in a fair and manageable on-call rota, including occasional weekends and bank holidays.
Additional Information:
- Core working hours Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm.
- Appointment subject to Ofsted fit person approval, enhanced DBS clearance, and verification of qualifications and employment history.
- Applications via CV; suitable candidates will be contacted for an initial discussion before formal interview.
- Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
