Registered Manager

Reference: 13193

Location

Exmouth, Devon, United Kingdom

Salary

£50000 - £50000

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Title: Registered Manager (Children’s Residential)
Location: East Devon / Exeter Area, Devon, United Kingdom
Salary: £55,000 + (Negotiable depending on experience, competitive package)

Job Description:
We are a leading specialist provider of residential childcare, committed to creating nurturing, stable, and genuinely therapeutic environments for young people. As we prepare to open Lavender, a brand-new, high-specification 5-bed residential facility for teenagers aged 7 to 17, we are seeking an experienced Registered Manager (Children’s Residential) to lead the home through its Ofsted pre-registration process and beyond. This Registered Manager (Children’s Residential) role is based in the East Devon / Exeter Area and offers the opportunity to shape a therapeutic culture from day one.

Key Responsibilities:

Registered Manager (Children’s Residential) leadership in East Devon / Exeter Area: establish a foster-style, emotionally safe environment focused on therapeutic parenting and restorative practice
Lead the Ofsted pre-registration process for the new home and maintain continuous compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
Deliver operational management: implement management rhythms, oversee administrative processes, manage budgets sustainably, and delegate effectively
Recruit, lead, and mentor a brand-new team, supported by a transition period with existing experienced leadership
Embed PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) and trauma-informed care into daily routines, using high staffing ratios to manage complex behaviours safely and appropriately

Requirements:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or a proven track record with willingness to work towards it
Proven experience at senior or managerial level within a residential children’s home
Trauma-informed, resilient, and non-risk-averse mindset with a strong commitment to therapeutic practice
Exceptional time management, strong organisational and administrative capability, and the ability to balance hands-on leadership with business oversight

What We Offer:

Competitive salary for this Registered Manager (Children’s Residential) position in East Devon / Exeter Area, open to negotiation for the right candidate
A supportive executive infrastructure designed to protect managers from burnout
The opportunity to commission a new, high-quality facility and shape its culture from day one
Clear pathways for long-term career progression as the organisation expands

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.

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