Registered Manager – Therapeutic EBD Children’s Home

Vetro Recruitment; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KPI bonus

Annual leave

Health & wellbeing benefits

CPD and training

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Registered Manager – Therapeutic EBD Children’s Home to lead a specialist residential service in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey. You will oversee day-to-day operations, safeguarding, and high-quality care for young people aged 12–17, with trauma-informed and restorative practice.

The role requires a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), proven management experience in EBD settings, and a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Manager with Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Proven management or deputy management experience within an EBD children’s residential setting with strong Ofsted knowledge.
• Enhanced DBS Check and Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day running of the home, embedding trauma-informed and restorative practice across the staff team.
• Owning safeguarding standards, including missing-from-home processes, contextual safeguarding, and robust risk assessment and reporting.
• Coaching, developing, and retaining a stable staff team, building a positive culture and high-performance standards.
• Managing referrals and matching decisions in partnership with senior oversight, ensuring safe and compatible placements.
• Overseeing governance and quality cycles, including action planning from independent visits and quality-of-care reviews, plus budget awareness and compliance readiness.

Skills

Leadership and management

Education

QCF/NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Title: Registered Manager – Therapeutic EBD Children’s Home
Location: Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, TW18
Salary: £56,500 - £64,000 per annum + KPI bonus
Employment Type: Permanent (Full-time, 40 hours per week)

Job Description

We are recruiting a Registered Manager – Therapeutic EBD Children’s Home to lead a specialist children’s residential service in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a well-established, small home supporting young people (typically ages 12–17) with EBD, risk-taking behaviours, and early trauma—driving quality, outcomes, and stability across the service. You’ll be supported by an experienced team and strong operational structure, with the aim of sustaining positive inspection outcomes and pushing towards outstanding practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day running of the home, embedding trauma-informed and restorative practice across the staff team
• Owning safeguarding standards, including missing-from-home processes, contextual safeguarding, and robust risk assessment and reporting
• Coaching, developing, and retaining a stable staff team (including Deputy/Senior staff), building a positive culture and high-performance standards
• Managing referrals and matching decisions in partnership with senior oversight, ensuring safe and compatible placements
• Overseeing governance and quality cycles, including action planning from independent visits and quality-of-care reviews, plus budget awareness and compliance readiness

Requirements & Qualifications

• QCF/NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Proven management or deputy management experience within an EBD children’s residential setting, with strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and expectations
• Enhanced DBS Check and Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salary package with scope reflecting the local market and service expectations
• Performance-related bonus opportunity (linked to service outcomes such as quality, stability, and occupancy)
• Annual leave package including bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Health and wellbeing benefits (e.g., health cash plan / life assurance where applicable)
• Ongoing CPD and training supported by an established operational set-up and therapeutic approach

If you are a qualified Registered Manager – Therapeutic EBD Children’s Home looking for an exciting new role in Staines-upon-Thames,