Tadley, Hampshire, United Kingdom
£56,000 - £71,500
Permanent
Registered Manager | Children’s Residential (EBD) | Tadley
Primary Location: Tadley (Hampshire/Berkshire Border)
Jobs Also Available In: Basingstoke, Reading, Newbury, Thatcham, Bramley, Silchester, Theale
Salary: £56,000 – £71,500 per annum (DOE) + Performance Bonus & Enhanced Pension
The Opportunity:
An exciting vacancy has opened for a high-caliber Registered Manager to lead a specialist EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties) service in Tadley. This home is uniquely positioned on the border of Hampshire and West Berkshire, offering a leader the chance to work within a stable, community-focused setting while maintaining a high professional profile.
As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for a home that prides itself on creating a "boutique," nurturing environment. This is an evergreen opportunity to lead a service that prioritizes long-term therapeutic progress over high-volume placements, making it ideal for a manager who values quality and clinical-led practice.
Why This Role in Tadley?
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Bespoke Care Environment: Manage a service in a quieter residential setting, allowing for deeper focus on individualized therapeutic interventions for young people.
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Dual-County Exposure: Broaden your professional expertise by liaising with social work teams and commissioning bodies from both Hampshire and Berkshire authorities.
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Competitive 2026 Package: A salary range of £56k – £71.5k, featuring a refined bonus structure and an enhanced pension scheme designed for long-term career security.
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Local Team Stability: Benefit from Tadley's unique location, which attracts a dedicated and loyal staff base from the surrounding rural and suburban corridors.
Key Responsibilities
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Regulatory Compliance: Act as the Registered Manager with Ofsted, ensuring the home consistently meets or exceeds the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
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Multi-Agency Collaboration: Lead the service’s relationship with local authorities, health professionals, and educational providers across two counties.
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Staff Mentorship: Drive a culture of continuous learning and resilience, ensuring the staff team is equipped to handle complex EBD profiles effectively.
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Therapeutic Stewardship: Oversee the daily implementation of care plans, ensuring that every young person has a voice in their development and future.
Candidate Requirements
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Education: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (completed or nearing completion).
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Experience: Proven success in a managerial role within a children's residential setting, specifically with EBD.
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Regulatory Knowledge: A thorough understanding of the current Ofsted inspection framework and a history of achieving positive inspection results.
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Leadership Style: A resilient and empathetic leader who can manage the logistics of a border-county service with professionalism and ease.
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