Registered Manager – Therapeutic Children’s Home (EBD)
Location: Redhill, Surrey, RH1
Salary: £54,500 - £62,000 per annum + up to £4,000 performance bonus
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Description
Registered Manager – Therapeutic Children’s Home (EBD) required in Redhill, Surrey to lead a small, modern therapeutic children’s home supporting young people with EBD, attachment needs, and complex trauma. This is a senior leadership post where you’ll shape a stable, trauma-informed culture, ensure outstanding safeguarding practice, and deliver strong outcomes for children and young people. Our client is an established children’s residential care provider committed to quality, compliance, and long-term progression for high-performing managers.
Key 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.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or a clear commitment to complete within required timeframes
- Recent children’s residential experience (typically 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
Benefits & Work Environment
- £54,500 - £62,000 per annum plus up to £4,000 bonus linked to quality and performance measures
- 30 days annual leave + bank holidays plus an additional birthday day off
- Clinical supervision, operational support, and structured development with a pathway into senior operations leadership
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
Registered Manager – Therapeutic Children’s Home (EBD) in Redhill 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.
