Wantage, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
£56500 - £71500
Permanent
Registered Manager | Children’s Residential (EBD) | Wantage
Primary Location: Wantage, Oxfordshire
Jobs Also Available In: Grove, East Hanney, Didcot, Faringdon, Abingdon, Harwell, Steventon
Salary: £56,500 – £71,500 per annum (DOE) + Performance Bonus & Relocation Assistance
The Opportunity: Leading Growth in a Historic Market Town
A superb opportunity has arisen for a quality-driven Registered Manager to lead a specialist EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties) service in Wantage. This role is perfectly suited for a leader who enjoys the atmosphere of a traditional market town while managing a service that is at the heart of South Oxfordshire’s care network.
As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for a home that emphasizes a nurturing, stable environment. You will have the platform to build a resilient team and implement therapeutic care models that help young people overcome complex challenges, all while driving the service toward an 'Outstanding' Ofsted status.
Why This Role in Wantage?
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Stable Community Setting: Manage a home in a safe, community-focused town that offers excellent opportunities for local integration and long-term placement stability.
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Strategic 2026 Package: A salary range of £56.5k – £71.5k, complemented by a performance bonus and potential relocation assistance for candidates moving into the Vale of White Horse area.
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Expansion & Innovation: Opportunity to work with a provider that is actively investing in the Wantage and Grove area, providing excellent long-term career progression.
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Balanced Commute: Ideally located for leaders based in Didcot, Abingdon, or Swindon, offering a straightforward commute through the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside.
Key Responsibilities
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Regulatory Compliance: Act as the Registered Manager with Ofsted, ensuring the home consistently meets or exceeds the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
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Staff Mentorship: Lead, supervise, and inspire a multidisciplinary care team, fostering a culture of professional excellence and trauma-informed practice.
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Quality & Safety: Maintain a "safety-first" culture, ensuring that safeguarding protocols are robust and that the home is always ready for internal and external audits.
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Collaborative Liaison: Build and maintain strong professional relationships with Oxfordshire County Council and other placing authorities to ensure cohesive care planning.
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 managerial success within a children’s residential EBD setting.
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Regulatory Knowledge: A thorough understanding of the current Ofsted inspection framework and a history of achieving positive regulatory outcomes.
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Leadership Style: A grounded, empathetic leader who can manage the day-to-day complexities of residential care with a calm and professional approach.
About Vetro Recruitment
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.
