Children’s Home Registered Manager – Trauma-Informed

Vetro Recruitment; Epsom; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment seeks a Children’s Residential Home Registered Manager (EBD) in Epsom to lead a trauma-informed home for young people. You will assume full operational and regulatory responsibility, ensuring safe, structured care and positive outcomes through strong supervision and robust safeguarding practices.

The role requires Level 5 leadership qualifications and a minimum of two years in children’s residential care, including management.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Min 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care, incl. at least 1 year in a management role.
• Enhanced DBS check (clear) and Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted registration, safeguarding and QA processes.
• Calm, child-centred leadership with strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining standards and regulatory compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and inspection frameworks.
• Provide visible leadership and supervision to staff through reflective practice and performance management.
• Lead safeguarding, risk management and multi-agency collaboration for young people.
• Oversee referrals/admissions to ensure safe group dynamics and individual needs.
• Manage rotas and the home’s budget to ensure safe staffing and resources.
• Collaborate with external professionals to support therapeutic approaches and routines.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Vetro Recruitment seeks a Children’s Residential Home Registered Manager (EBD) in Epsom to lead a trauma-informed home for young people. You will assume full operational and regulatory responsibility, ensuring safe, structured care and positive outcomes through strong supervision and robust safeguarding practices.

The role requires Level 5 leadership qualifications and a minimum of two years in children’s residential care, including management.