Senior Children's Residential Manager - Safeguarding Lead

Vetro Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pension

Private healthcare

EAP

33 days annual leave

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Registered Manager for a well-established children's residential setting in Guildford, Surrey. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver high standards of care, ensuring safeguarding, quality, and performance are at the forefront of every decision.

The role requires a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete) and senior leadership experience in a children's residential setting supporting EBD or

Qualifications

• Registered Manager role in a children's residential setting.
• Must have Level 5 Diploma or willingness to complete within timescales.
• Experience leading safeguarding and multi-agency work.

Responsibilities

• Driving compliance with relevant children’s residential regulations and inspection standards, embedding strong quality assurance processes and clear, evidence-based practice.
• Recruiting, coaching, and supervising a multidisciplinary care team, promoting a culture of accountability, reflective practice, and trauma-informed care.
• Leading safeguarding and care planning, including risk management, incident oversight, and effective multi-agency working to support positive outcomes for young people.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

DBS Check

Driving licence

EBD / complex needs experience

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Registered Manager for a well-established children's residential setting in Guildford, Surrey. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver high standards of care, ensuring safeguarding, quality, and performance are at the forefront of every decision.

The role requires a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete) and senior leadership experience in a children's residential setting supporting EBD or