Trauma-Informed Children's Home Manager | Lead & Elevate Care

Vetro Recruitment; Ewell; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

24/7 EAP

33 days annual leave

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Registered Manager for a Children’s Home in Ewell, Surrey. Lead a small, nurturing setting for ages 10–17 with EBD and trauma histories. Drive quality, stability, and outcomes while maintaining confidentiality of the organisation.

You’ll ensure safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and staff performance. A Level 5 Diploma or equivalent and a strong track record in leadership are required, with DBS and driving licence. Competitive salary and bonus offered.

Qualifications

• Leadership and management qualification specific to residential childcare.
• Proven leadership in children’s residential settings including safeguarding and multi-agency collaboration.
• Safer recruitment requirements: Enhanced DBS and driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead Ofsted readiness, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Embed trauma-informed, relational practice with clinical/therapeutic support for care plans.
• Oversee performance, supervision, recruitment, and retention of Deputies and staff.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Safeguarding

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Leadership experience in children's residential care

Enhanced DBS Check and Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Registered Manager for a Children’s Home in Ewell, Surrey. Lead a small, nurturing setting for ages 10–17 with EBD and trauma histories. Drive quality, stability, and outcomes while maintaining confidentiality of the organisation.

You’ll ensure safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and staff performance. A Level 5 Diploma or equivalent and a strong track record in leadership are required, with DBS and driving licence. Competitive salary and bonus offered.