Marlow, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
£59,000 - £73,500
Permanent
Registered Manager | Children’s Residential (EBD) | Marlow
Primary Location: Marlow, Buckinghamshire/Berkshire Border
Jobs Also Available In: Maidenhead, Cookham, Bourne End, High Wycombe, Henley-on-Thames, Bisham, Little Marlow
Salary: £59,000 – £73,500 per annum (DOE) + Performance Bonus & Private Healthcare
The Opportunity: Driving High Standards in Marlow
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a visionary Registered Manager to lead a specialist EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties) service in the riverside town of Marlow. This role is ideally suited for a leader who excels in high-standard environments and possesses the professional gravitas to manage a service in a highly desirable, community-focused location.
As the Registered Manager, you will be given the autonomy to cultivate a therapeutic culture that empowers young people. You will lead a dedicated care team with the goal of achieving and maintaining an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating, ensuring the home remains a benchmark for quality residential care on the Berkshire/Bucks border.
Why This Role in Marlow?
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Elite Location: Manage a home in a prestigious area with excellent local amenities, providing a high-quality environment for both residents and your staff team.
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Specialist Salary: A 2026 salary range of £59k – £73.5k, specifically weighted with a high-end benefits package and bonuses linked to regulatory success.
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Strategic Autonomy: Enjoy the freedom to shape the service’s Statement of Purpose and implement trauma-informed care models tailored to individual needs.
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Connectivity: Strategically located for staff recruitment from both High Wycombe and Maidenhead, with excellent access to the M4 and M40 corridors.
Key Responsibilities
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Regulatory Excellence: Act as the Registered Manager with Ofsted, ensuring the home consistently exceeds the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
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Operational Leadership: Oversee all aspects of the home’s daily operations, including financial management, safeguarding, and health and safety.
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Staff Mentorship: Drive a culture of excellence by supervising, training, and inspiring a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-impact therapeutic care.
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Multi-Agency Networking: Build strong, collaborative relationships with social work teams, health professionals, and educational providers across multiple local authorities.
Candidate Requirements
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Education: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or nearing completion).
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Experience: Proven experience in a managerial or supervisory role within a children’s residential EBD setting.
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Knowledge: Deep expertise in the Quality Standards and a history of successful interactions with regulatory bodies.
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Passion: A genuine commitment to advocating for vulnerable young people and a drive to improve their long-term life outcomes.
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.
