Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
£59,500 - £75,000
Permanent
Registered Manager | Children’s Residential (EBD) | Oxford
Primary Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Jobs Also Available In: Headington, Cowley, Marston, Botley, Summertown, Littlemore, Wheatley
Salary: £59,500 – £75,000 per annum (DOE) + High-Performance Bonus & Car Allowance
The Opportunity:
An elite opportunity has opened for an ambitious Registered Manager to lead a flagship EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties) service in the heart of Oxford. This role is designed for a leader who thrives in a high-profile, intellectually stimulating environment and is capable of managing a service that meets the rigorous standards of a world-renowned city.
As the Registered Manager, you will oversee a home that integrates advanced therapeutic practices with a strong focus on educational attainment. This is an evergreen opportunity to lead a diverse and professional staff team, utilizing Oxford’s unique local resources to provide a life-changing environment for young people.
Why This Role in Oxford?
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Institutional Excellence: Manage a service with direct access to Oxford’s unparalleled clinical, educational, and cultural networks, providing a rich backdrop for therapeutic work.
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Premium 2026 Package: A salary range of £59.5k – £75k, specifically benchmarked for the Oxford city market, including a car allowance and a bonus structure for "Good" regulatory achievement.
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Innovation & Research: Work with a provider that stays at the cutting edge of social care research, allowing you to implement the latest trauma-informed methodologies.
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Dynamic Talent Pool: Benefit from being in a central hub that attracts high-caliber graduates and experienced practitioners, ensuring your team remains highly skilled.
Key Responsibilities
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Regulatory Stewardship: Hold legal responsibility as the Registered Manager, ensuring the home is a beacon of compliance under the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
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Strategic Leadership: Drive the service’s vision, managing complex budgets and high-level staffing structures to maintain operational excellence.
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Therapeutic Integration: Lead the implementation of specialist care models that address complex emotional needs while fostering academic and social growth.
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High-Level Liaison: Build and maintain strategic partnerships with Oxfordshire County Council, CAMHS, and local educational boards to ensure a multi-agency approach to care.
Candidate Requirements
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Education: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
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Experience: Significant experience as a Registered Manager within a children's residential EBD setting, preferably in an urban environment.
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Regulatory Track Record: A history of achieving consistent 'Good' or 'Outstanding' Ofsted outcomes and a deep understanding of the Quality Standards.
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Stature: A confident, articulate leader who can effectively represent the service in high-stakes professional forums.
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