Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
£58,000 - £73,000
Permanent
Registered Manager | Children’s Residential (EBD) | Abingdon
Primary Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Jobs Also Available In: Oxford, Radley, Drayton, Steventon, Sutton Courtenay, Culham, Kennington
Salary: £58,000 – £73,000 per annum (DOE) + Quality Excellence Bonus & Private Health Cover
The Opportunity:
Vetro Recruitment is seeking a high-caliber Registered Manager to take ownership of a specialist EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties) service in the historic market town of Abingdon. This role is designed for a leader who thrives in a setting that combines professional clinical standards with a strong sense of community integration.
As the Registered Manager, you will be the driving force behind a service that prioritizes therapeutic stability and academic progress. This is an evergreen opportunity to lead a dedicated staff team in one of Oxfordshire's most established residential areas, with the clear goal of achieving and maintaining 'Outstanding' Ofsted status.
Why This Role in Abingdon?
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Educational & Therapeutic Richness: Benefit from Abingdon’s wealth of local educational resources and professional networks, ideal for creating holistic development plans for young people.
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Specialist 2026 Package: A salary range of £58k – £73k, which includes a bonus structure specifically tied to internal quality benchmarks and "Outstanding" regulatory outcomes.
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Strategic Location: Perfectly situated for managers and staff commuting from across the A34 corridor, offering a high-standard work environment within easy reach of Oxford city.
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Autonomy & Innovation: Work with a provider that encourages managers to implement bespoke, trauma-informed care models that reflect the specific needs of the local resident profile.
Key Responsibilities
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Ofsted Registration: Assume full legal accountability as the Registered Manager, ensuring the home operates in total compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
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Culture & Mentorship: Cultivate a high-performing, resilient care team through regular supervision, clinical support, and professional development.
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Safeguarding Excellence: Maintain a robust safeguarding culture, ensuring all therapeutic interventions are safely managed and outcome-focused.
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Professional Liaison: Act as a key ambassador for the service, building collaborative relationships with Oxfordshire County Council social workers, health professionals, and local families.
Candidate Requirements
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Education: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
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Experience: Proven experience in a management or heavy supervisory capacity within an EBD children’s home.
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Regulatory Expertise: A thorough knowledge of the Quality Standards and a history of leading services through successful Ofsted inspections.
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Leadership Style: A calm, authoritative, and empathetic leader who can manage the complexities of a town-based service with professional ease.
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.
