Cookham, Berkshire, United Kingdom
£57,500 - £72,000
Permanent
Registered Manager | Children’s Residential (EBD) | Cookham
Primary Location: Cookham, Berkshire
Jobs Also Available In: Maidenhead, Marlow, Bourne End, Taplow, Bisham, Furze Platt, Wooburn Green
Salary: £57,500 – £72,000 per annum (DOE) + Performance Bonus & Private Healthcare
The Opportunity: High-Standard Leadership in a Village Setting
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a high-caliber Registered Manager to lead a specialist EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties) service in the historic and prestigious village of Cookham. This role is ideal for a leader who values the high standards of a "Royal Borough" service and possesses the professional gravitas to manage a home in a sought-after community.
As the Registered Manager, you will oversee a service that prides itself on creating a high-end, nurturing environment for young people. You will have the autonomy to drive service excellence, implementing creative therapeutic practices in a location that offers unique opportunities for community integration and outdoor engagement.
Why This Role in Cookham?
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Prestigious Location: Manage a home in a safe, affluent village with a strong sense of community, providing a stable and high-quality environment for both residents and staff.
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Specialist Salary: A 2026 salary range of £57.5k – £72k, specifically benchmarked for the Cookham/Maidenhead market, including private medical cover and an achievable bonus structure.
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Service Stability: Benefit from a service that attracts a dedicated staff team from the surrounding Maidenhead and Marlow areas, fostering long-term consistency for young people.
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Excellent Connectivity: Perfectly situated for commuting via the M4, M40, or the Branch Line, making it highly accessible for a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
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Regulatory Ownership: Act as the Registered Manager with Ofsted, ensuring the home strictly adheres to the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
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Staff Empowerment: Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary care team, providing high-quality supervision and fostering a culture of professional excellence.
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Therapeutic Culture: Oversee the implementation of specialist care plans, ensuring that every young person’s emotional and behavioral needs are addressed through trauma-informed practice.
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Strategic Partnerships: Maintain robust relationships with local authorities in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, ensuring a collaborative approach to resident outcomes.
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 as a Registered Manager or a highly experienced Deputy within an EBD children's residential setting.
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Regulatory Track Record: A thorough understanding of the current Ofsted inspection framework and a history of achieving 'Good' or 'Outstanding' results.
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Personal Attributes: A resilient, professional, and empathetic leader who is passionate about delivering the highest quality of care.
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