Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom
£53000 - £66000
Permanent
Job Title: Registered Manager – Children’s Home (EBD & Complex Needs)
Location: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12
Salary: £53,000 – £61,000 per annum (plus £5,000 welcome/retention incentive and annual bonus)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Description
Registered Manager – Children’s Home (EBD & Complex Needs) is an exciting leadership role based in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, within a small, supportive residential setting for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties and complex needs. Working for an established care provider (client details fully anonymised), you will lead a dedicated team to deliver safe, consistent and nurturing care that helps young people thrive. This opportunity suits a confident, values-led manager who is passionate about safeguarding, trauma-informed practice and improving outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
As a Registered Manager – Children’s Home (EBD & Complex Needs) based in Walton-on-Thames, your daily duties will include:
- Leading day-to-day operations and quality assurance to meet Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards, ensuring the home is always inspection-ready.
- Embedding child-centred practice so young people’s views inform routines, activities and care planning, promoting stability and positive experiences.
- Recruiting, developing and retaining a high-performing staff team through effective supervision, coaching, appraisals and a strong, values-driven culture.
Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Registered Manager – Children’s Home (EBD & Complex Needs), you will need:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or Level 3 Children & Young People with willingness to complete Level 5 within the required timeframe)
- Minimum 2 years’ residential childcare experience (within the last 5 years), including at least 1 year in a supervisory/deputy management capacity
- Enhanced DBS Check and Full UK Driving Licence
Benefits & Work Environment
- £53,000 – £61,000 per annum with scope to grow, plus structured performance reward
- £5,000 welcome/retention incentive (paid in staged milestones) and annual bonus linked to quality outcomes
- 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus additional long-service leave and access to professional support and leadership development
If you are a qualified Registered Manager – Children’s Home (EBD & Complex Needs) looking for an exciting new role in Walton-on-Thames, apply today!
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