Winnersh, Berkshire, United Kingdom
£56500 - £71000
Permanent
Job Title: Registered Manager | Children’s Residential (EBD)
Location: Winnersh, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Salary: £56,500 – £71,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Description:
A leading specialist provider is seeking a highly experienced Registered Manager for a Children’s Residential service specialising in Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in Winnersh. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to lead a well-established team in a modern, community-focused setting. The role offers a chance to make a significant impact within a service committed to therapeutic progress and high standards of care, situated in a thriving Berkshire location with excellent transport links.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take full legal and operational responsibility as the Registered Manager, ensuring compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
- Implement evidence-based care models tailored to young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
- Manage the home’s budget, resources, and staffing levels to maintain a safe, nurturing, and high-performing environment.
- Maintain strong relationships with local authority commissioners and social work teams in Wokingham and Reading.
- Lead the team to achieve or maintain ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted ratings through continuous improvement and staff development.
Requirements:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
- Proven managerial success within a children’s residential EBD setting, with a focus on staff development.
- Thorough knowledge of the Quality Standards and a successful track record with Ofsted inspections.
- Resilient, empathetic leadership style capable of inspiring a team through complex challenges.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package of £56,500 – £71,000, with performance bonuses and private healthcare.
- Opportunity to lead a stable, well-supported service with a strong community reputation.
- Focus on staff retention and professional development, reducing reliance on agency staff.
- Strategic location with excellent transport links, ideal for managers based in Reading or Wokingham.
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.
