Sonning Common, Berkshire, United Kingdom
£57,500 - £72,000
Permanent
Registered Manager | Children’s Residential (EBD) | Sonning Common
Primary Location: Sonning Common, Berkshire
Jobs Also Available In: Reading, Henley-on-Thames, Peppard Common, Caversham, Woodley, Kidmore End, Shiplake
Salary: £57,500 – £72,000 per annum (DOE) + Performance Bonus & Enhanced Professional Development
The Opportunity:
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Registered Manager to lead a specialist EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties) service in the scenic village of Sonning Common. This role is perfect for a leader who appreciates the benefits of a semi-rural setting while remaining closely connected to the professional hubs of Reading and Henley.
As the Registered Manager, you will oversee a service that emphasizes a "family-feel" atmosphere. You will have the autonomy to implement therapeutic models that suit a smaller, community-integrated home, with a focus on long-term stability and achieving an 'Outstanding' Ofsted status.
Why This Role in Sonning Common?
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Community-Integrated Care: Manage a home in a supportive, village-based environment that allows for exceptional localized community work and social inclusion for young people.
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Specialist Salary: A 2026 salary range of £57.5k – £72k, reflecting the responsibility of managing a specialist provision in a sought-after South Berkshire/South Oxon border location.
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Work-Life Balance: Lead a service in a peaceful location that offers a calm environment for both the staff team and the residents, reducing the high-pressure atmosphere of larger urban units.
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Bespoke Training: Access to high-level professional development and clinical supervision, ensuring you remain at the forefront of residential childcare innovation.
Key Responsibilities
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Ofsted Accountability: Act as the Registered Person for the service, ensuring the home operates at the highest standard of compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
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Leadership & Culture: Foster a stable and motivated staff team, providing regular supervision and training to ensure the highest quality of therapeutic care.
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Therapeutic Oversight: Oversee the daily delivery of individualized care plans, ensuring that every young person is supported to reach their full potential.
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Professional Liaison: Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities in Berkshire and Oxfordshire, as well as educational and health professionals.
Candidate Requirements
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Education: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
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Experience: Proven track record in a management or supervisory capacity within a children’s EBD residential setting.
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Regulatory Expertise: A strong understanding of the Quality Standards and a history of successful interactions with Ofsted inspectors.
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Personal Attributes: A resilient, compassionate leader who is passionate about advocating for the rights and needs of young people in care.
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