Chinnor, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
£56000 - £71000
Permanent
Job Title: Registered Manager – Children’s Residential (EBD)
Location: Chinnor, Oxfordshire
Salary: £56,000 – £71,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to lead a specialist Children’s Residential service focused on Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in the vibrant village of Chinnor. This is an excellent opportunity for a leadership professional who values community engagement and strives to deliver high-quality care within a supportive environment. As the Registered Manager, you will oversee daily operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a therapeutic, trauma-informed culture that promotes long-term positive outcomes for young people.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the Registered Manager with Ofsted, ensuring compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and current Quality Standards.
- Recruit, supervise, and motivate a multidisciplinary care team, promoting professional resilience and trauma-informed practice.
- Lead the service through internal audits and external inspections, maintaining high safeguarding standards.
- Build and sustain strong relationships with local authorities and educational providers to support holistic resident care.
Requirements:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (completed or nearing completion).
- Proven experience in a managerial or senior supervisory role within an EBD children’s residential setting.
- In-depth understanding of the Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF) and positive regulatory outcomes.
- Resilient, empathetic leadership style capable of managing a village-based service with professionalism.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary range of £56,000 – £71,000, with an enhanced commuter or mileage allowance supporting travel from across the M40 corridor.
- Opportunity to influence a bespoke service culture with a hands-on leadership approach.
- Strategic location on the Oxon/Bucks border, offering straightforward commutes from Aylesbury, High Wycombe, or Thame.
- Supportive environment focused on long-term outcomes and therapeutic progress for young people.
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