Registered Manager | Children’s Residential (EBD) | Crowthorne

Primary Location: Crowthorne, Berkshire

Regional Service Areas: Bracknell • Wokingham • Sandhurst • Reading • Slough • Windsor • Camberley

Salary: £59,000 – £73,500 per annum (DOE) + Outstanding Ofsted Bonuses

Recruiter: Vetro Recruitment (Permanent Social Care Division)

## The Opportunity: Leading EBD Excellence in Crowthorne

Vetro Recruitment is exclusively partnering with a prestigious residential provider in Crowthorne to appoint a high-calibre Registered Manager. This is a specialist EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties) service that offers a unique, therapeutic environment for young people within a highly supportive community setting.

This evergreen role is designed for a visionary leader who wants the autonomy to manage a premier service in Crowthorne, driving it toward an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating.

## Why Crowthorne?

• Premier Location: Situated in the desirable Bracknell Forest area, offering excellent transport links to Wokingham, Sandhurst, and Camberley.

• Market-Leading Pay: A 2026 salary package of £59,000 – £73,500, reflecting the complexity of the service and the expertise required.

• Supportive Infrastructure: Access to an established regional management team and high-quality local authority partnerships.

• Autonomy: Lead a dedicated team with the creative freedom to implement bespoke therapeutic care models.

## Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Ownership: Act as the "Registered Person" with Ofsted, ensuring the home meets and exceeds the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.

• Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and inspire a high-performing care team in Crowthorne, fostering a culture of professional excellence.

• Safeguarding: Maintain the highest standards of safety and therapeutic wellbeing for all young people in placement.

• Strategic Networking: Build and maintain robust relationships with local authorities across Berkshire and Surrey.

## Candidate Requirements

• Essential: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.

• Proven Track Record: Experience as a Registered Manager or an accomplished Deputy in an EBD children’s home.

• Ofsted Expertise: A deep understanding of the Quality Standards and a history of successful inspection outcomes.

• Location: Ability to lead a service effectively in Crowthorne or the surrounding Sandhurst/Bracknell areas.

## Why Partner with Vetro Recruitment?

• Exclusive Access: We represent providers in Crowthorne and Wokingham who rely on Vetro for "off-market" leadership talent.

• Salary Negotiation: We ensure your package (up to £73,500) aligns with your specific Ofsted history and expertise.

• Expert Advocacy: We provide end-to-end support, from initial CV consultation to your final interview and Ofsted registration.

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.