Registered Manager

Job Title:

Registered Manager (Children’s Residential)

Location:

East Devon / Exeter Area, Devon, United Kingdom

Salary: £55,000 + (Negotiable depending on experience, competitive package)

We are a leading specialist provider of residential childcare, committed to creating nurturing, stable, and genuinely therapeutic environments for young people. As we prepare to open a brand-new, high-specification 5-bed residential facility for teenagers aged 7 to 17, we are seeking an experienced Registered Manager (Children’s Residential) to lead the home through its Ofsted pre‑registration process and beyond. This Registered Manager (Children’s Residential) role is based in the East Devon / Exeter Area and offers the opportunity to shape a therapeutic culture from day one.

• Registered Manager (Children’s Residential) leadership in East Devon / Exeter Area: establish a foster‑style, emotionally safe environment focused on therapeutic parenting and restorative practice
• Lead the Ofsted pre‑registration process for the new home and maintain continuous compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Deliver operational management: implement management rhythms, oversee administrative processes, manage budgets sustainably, and delegate effectively
• Recruit, lead, and mentor a brand-new team, supported by a transition period with existing experienced leadership
• Embed PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) and trauma‑informed care into daily routines, using high staffing ratios to manage complex behaviours safely and appropriately

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or a proven track record with willingness to work towards it
• Proven experience at senior or managerial level within a residential children’s home
• Trauma‑informed, resilient, and non‑risk‑averse mindset with a strong commitment to therapeutic practice
• Exceptional time management, strong organisational and administrative capability, and the ability to balance hands‑on leadership with business oversight

• Competitive salary for this Registered Manager (Children’s Residential) position in East Devon / Exeter Area, open to negotiation for the right candidate
• A supportive executive infrastructure designed to protect managers from burnout
• The opportunity to commission a new, high‑quality facility and shape its culture from day one
• Clear pathways for long‑term career progression as the organisation expands

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.