Registered Manager – EBD Children’s Residential Service

Vetro Recruitment; Camberley; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Funded leadership CPD

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Registered Manager for an EBD Children’s Residential Service in Camberley. You will lead a therapeutic home for 11–18-year-olds, setting the culture, raising standards, and delivering outcomes that align with Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings.

You will guide a skilled team, ensure safeguarding and risk management, and collaborate with senior leaders to manage occupancy, budgets, and quality care on a full-time basis.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ residential childcare experience (within last 5 years) and 12 months’ leadership experience.
• Enhanced DBS Check and Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership as Ofsted-registered manager and ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.
• Embed trauma-informed, attachment-focused practice in daily routines and safeguarding.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team through supervision and training plans.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead with robust risk assessments and multi-agency communication.
• Manage referrals, rota planning, and budgets to maintain safe occupancy and quality care.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safeguarding

Trauma-informed practice

Risk assessment

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Title: Registered Manager – EBD Children’s Residential Service

Location: Camberley, Surrey, GU15

Salary: £52,500 – £59,500 per annum + up to £3,500 bonus (Ofsted & occupancy-related)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week, Monday–Friday + shared on-call rota)

Job Description

Registered Manager – EBD Children’s Residential Service is an exciting leadership opportunity within a therapeutic children’s home in Camberley, Surrey. This is a pivotal role where you will guide a stable, values-led service supporting young people aged 11–18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), neurodiversity, and complex trauma. Working with an established provider (client details anonymised), you will set the culture, raise standards, and drive outstanding outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing visible leadership and holding overall accountability as the Ofsted-registered manager, ensuring compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and delivering a service that targets Good or Outstanding outcomes
• Embedding trauma-informed, attachment-focused practice across routines, safeguarding, education engagement, emotional regulation, and independence planning
• Leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing team through structured supervision, reflective practice, training plans, and consistent performance management
• Acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead, maintaining robust risk assessments, behaviour support plans, and effective multi‑agency communication
• Managing referrals and matching decisions, rota planning, and operational budgets in partnership with senior leadership to maintain safe occupancy and quality care

Requirements & Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or an equivalent recognised qualification, or willingness to enrol immediately)
• A minimum of 2 years’ residential childcare experience (within the last 5 years) plus at least 12 months’ experience leading and supervising a staff team
• Enhanced DBS Check and Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits & Work Environment

• £52,500 – £59,500 per annum plus up to £3,500 bonus linked to Ofsted outcomes and safe occupancy
• Clinical consultation and administrative support to help you focus on quality, leadership, and outcomes
• 29 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Company pension, healthcare cash plan, cycle-to-work scheme, and funded leadership CPD

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