Therapeutic EBD Children's Home Manager – Lead & Impact

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

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.