Registered Manager – Children’s Home (EBD & Complex Needs)

Vetro Recruitment; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£5,000 welcome/retention incentive

Annual bonus linked to quality of care

32 days annual leave + long service

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment in Walton-on-Thames is seeking a Registered Manager for a children's home (EBD & Complex Needs). You will lead a small team to deliver safe, nurturing care for young people with challenging behaviour in a supportive setting.

The role requires Level 5 Leadership and Management, 2+ years residential childcare, and an active DBS. You will drive safeguarding, trauma-informed practice and continuous improvement, with a competitive package including a welcome incentive and yearly

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or Level 3 Children & Young People with willingness to complete Level 5 within 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

Responsibilities

• Leading day-to-day operations and quality assurance to meet regulatory standards and keep the home inspection-ready.
• Embedding child-centred practice to involve young people's views in routines and care planning.
• Recruiting, developing and retaining a high-performing staff team through supervision and coaching

Skills

Leadership

People management

Safeguarding

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Level 3 Diploma for Children & Young People

Job description

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

• 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

• 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

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.