Job Title: Registered Manager - Children's Home (EBD & Trauma-Informed Care)
Location: Ewell, Surrey, KT17
Salary: £57,000 - £65,000 per annum + up to £4,500 performance bonus
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Description
Registered Manager - Children's Home (EBD & Trauma-Informed Care) is an exciting leadership opportunity based in Ewell, Surrey, within a small, nurturing children's residential setting. You'll lead a committed team supporting young people aged 10-17 with EBD, attachment trauma, and complex social care histories, helping them feel safe, understood, and able to progress. This is a senior, hands-on role with real scope to drive quality, stability, and outcomes, while keeping the organisation’s identity fully confidential.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading Ofsted readiness and quality assurance, ensuring strong compliance with Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and SCCIF expectations
- Embedding trauma-informed and relational practice across the home, working collaboratively with clinical/therapeutic support to ensure care plans are meaningful and consistent
- Managing performance, supervision, recruitment, and retention for Deputies, Seniors, and Residential Practitioners, promoting a stable and values-led culture
Requirements & Qualifications
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent recognised qualification)
- Recent leadership experience in children's residential care (including strong safeguarding and multi-agency working)
- Enhanced DBS Check and Full UK Driving Licence (as part of safer recruitment and regulatory requirements)
Benefits & Work Environment
- Competitive salary package (£57,000 - £65,000 per annum) plus performance bonus potential
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service
- Clinical supervision, admin support, and clear progression pathways, alongside benefits such as private healthcare, enhanced pension, life assurance, and 24/7 EAP
Registered Manager – Children’s Home (EBD & Trauma-Informed Care) in Ewell employer: Vetro Recruitment
Join a reputable children's home in Dover, where we prioritise high-quality, therapeutic care and foster a supportive work culture. As a Deputy Manager, you'll benefit from a competitive salary, generous bonuses, and comprehensive healthcare, alongside opportunities for professional growth and team-building activities that enhance camaraderie among staff. Our commitment to employee wellbeing is reflected in our loyalty scheme and health support initiatives, making this an excellent place for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people.
