Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
£59500 - £75000
Permanent
Job Title: Registered Manager – Children’s Residential (EBD)
Location: Wallingford, Oxfordshire/Berkshire Border
Salary: £57,000 – £71,000 per annum (DOE) + Quarterly Performance Bonus & Enhanced Annual Leave
Job Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to lead a specialist Children’s Residential service focused on Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in Wallingford. This role is ideal for a professional who values working within a community-centric environment and is committed to delivering high-quality, therapeutic care for young people. As the Registered Manager, you will oversee a service that aims for 'Outstanding' Ofsted ratings, fostering a stable, nurturing, and home-like setting for residents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assume full legal responsibility as the Registered Manager, ensuring compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
- Lead, supervise, and develop a resilient staff team, promoting trauma-informed care and professional growth.
- Conduct regular internal audits and service reviews to maintain continuous improvement and inspection readiness.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, ensuring collaborative care planning and effective communication.
Requirements:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Proven managerial experience within a children’s residential EBD setting.
- Strong understanding of the Quality Standards and a track record of achieving 'Good' or 'Outstanding' Ofsted outcomes.
- A compassionate, empathetic leader capable of managing the complexities of residential care with professionalism and calmness.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary range of £57,000 – £71,000, with a quarterly performance bonus and enhanced annual leave.
- Opportunity to work in a community-focused setting with excellent local links to health and education services.
- Conveniently located for leaders based in South Oxfordshire or North Berkshire, with easy access to Reading and Oxford.
- Supportive environment for professional development and career progression.
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.
