Trauma-Informed Registered Manager, Children's Home (EBD)

Vetro Recruitment; Redhill; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Clinical supervision and development

Pathway into senior operations

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Registered Manager for a Therapeutic Children’s Home (EBD) in Redhill, Surrey. Lead a small, trauma-informed team to deliver high-quality care and safeguarding, ensuring Ofsted-ready practice and compliance with regulations.

You will drive a relational approach, coach staff on de-escalation and routines, and collaborate with local authorities and health professionals to secure strong outcomes for young people. Highly experienced leaders are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Recent children’s residential experience (2+ years within the last 5 years), including at least 1 year supervising and managing staff.
• Enhanced DBS Check (including barred lists) and a Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading Ofsted-ready practice across the home, ensuring full compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards, including audits, action plans, and continuous improvement.
• Driving a trauma-informed, relational approach—coaching the team on de-escalation, emotional regulation strategies, routines, and therapeutic boundaries to promote stability and safety.
• Managing safeguarding and multi-agency working: acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead, maintaining robust risk assessments, missing-from-home processes, and effective partnerships with local authorities, education, and health professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Safeguarding

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Registered Manager for a Therapeutic Children’s Home (EBD) in Redhill, Surrey. Lead a small, trauma-informed team to deliver high-quality care and safeguarding, ensuring Ofsted-ready practice and compliance with regulations.

You will drive a relational approach, coach staff on de-escalation and routines, and collaborate with local authorities and health professionals to secure strong outcomes for young people. Highly experienced leaders are encouraged to apply.