Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
£57000 - £71500
Permanent
Job Title: Registered Manager | Children’s Residential (EBD)
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire, England
Salary: £57,000 – £71,500 per annum (DOE)
Job Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and experienced Registered Manager to lead a specialist EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties) children’s residential service in Didcot. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering high-quality care and therapeutic outcomes for young people. As the Registered Manager, you will oversee a modern residential home, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while fostering a resilient and motivated team. This position offers the chance to be part of a service that is central to Oxfordshire’s social care infrastructure, with excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assume full legal and operational responsibility as the Registered Manager, ensuring compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary care team, focusing on high-quality training, staff retention, and consistent care delivery.
- Implement and monitor trauma-informed care plans to meet the emotional needs of young people within a safe, structured environment.
- Maintain strong working relationships with Oxfordshire County Council and surrounding local authorities to ensure effective placement management.
Requirements:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (completed or nearing completion).
- Proven success in a managerial role within a children’s EBD setting, with a focus on operational efficiency.
- Solid understanding of the Quality Standards and a track record of achieving 'Good' or 'Outstanding' Ofsted outcomes.
- A motivated leader passionate about setting high standards and achieving measurable progress for vulnerable young people.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary range of £57,000 – £71,500, with performance-related bonus.
- Relocation assistance for candidates moving into the Oxfordshire area.
- Access to a wide network of health and educational professionals in the Science Vale and Milton Park areas.
- Excellent connectivity via the Great Western Mainline and A34, supporting a diverse talent pool.
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.
