Job Title
Registered Manager
Location
Guildford, Surrey
Salary
£55,000 – £63,000 per annum (DOE) + performance bonus
Employment Type
Full-time, Permanent
Job Description
Registered Manager opportunity available in Guildford, Surrey within a well-established children’s residential setting. This role is ideal for a confident, child-centred leader who can create a safe, structured, therapeutic environment for young people with emotional and behavioural needs. You will take overall responsibility for quality, safeguarding, and performance, leading a team to deliver consistently high standards of care.
Key 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.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) (or willingness to complete within required timescales)
- Recent senior leadership experience within a children’s residential setting supporting EBD and/or complex needs
- Enhanced DBS Check and Full UK Driving Licence
Benefits & Work Environment
- £55,000 – £63,000 per annum (DOE) + performance bonus with clear objectives linked to quality and occupancy outcomes
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) (increasing with service) plus pension, private healthcare, EAP, and ongoing support/supervision
Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
Registered Manager in Guildford employer: Vetro Recruitment
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