Thame, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
£57500 - £73000
Permanent
Registered Manager | Children’s Residential (EBD) | Thame
Primary Location: Thame, Oxfordshire
Jobs Also Available In: Haddenham, Long Crendon, Chinnor, Wheatley, Aylesbury, Watlington, Great Milton
Salary: £57,500 – £73,000 per annum (DOE) + Performance Bonus & Private Health Cash Plan
The Opportunity: Leading Market-Town Excellence
A premier opportunity has arisen for a high-caliber Registered Manager to lead a specialist EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties) service in the vibrant market town of Thame. This role is designed for a leader who values the high standards of a thriving community and possesses the professional expertise to manage a home that serves as a benchmark for quality in the region.
As the Registered Manager, you will lead a flagship service that emphasizes therapeutic innovation and community integration. You will have the platform to build a multidisciplinary team and drive the home toward an 'Outstanding' Ofsted status, utilizing Thame's excellent local resources and professional networks.
Why This Role in Thame?
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Dynamic Market-Town Setting: Manage a service in a highly desirable location that offers a safe, stable environment with exceptional local facilities for young people.
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Refined 2026 Package: A salary range of £57.5k – £73k, featuring a private health cash plan and a bonus structure specifically weighted for regulatory success and staff retention.
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Strategic Autonomy: Influence the service’s growth and therapeutic direction, with a focus on implementing trauma-informed models that promote long-term emotional resilience.
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Connectivity Hub: Ideally positioned on the Oxfordshire/Buckinghamshire border, providing a straightforward commute for leaders based in Oxford, Aylesbury, or High Wycombe.
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 Mentorship: Lead, supervise, and inspire a stable care team, fostering a culture of professional excellence and clinical-led practice in Thame and the surrounding area.
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Quality Assurance: Oversee the daily operations of the home, ensuring that safeguarding protocols are robust and that every young person’s care plan is meticulously delivered.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain high-level relationships with Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire local authorities, ensuring a cohesive and collaborative support network for residents.
Candidate Requirements
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Education: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
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Experience: Proven track record in a management role within an EBD children’s residential setting.
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Regulatory Expertise: A thorough understanding of the Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF) and a history of achieving positive inspection outcomes.
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Leadership Style: A resilient and articulate leader who can represent a high-standard service with total professionalism and empathy.
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.
