Children's Home Registered Manager — Lead Care & Compliance

Hard Hat Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a highly experienced Registered Manager for a children's home in Canterbury, England. You will lead the management, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while promoting high-quality care and support for children and young people. The ideal candidate will have significant residential care experience and leadership skills. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a chance to make a real difference in young people's lives.

Qualifications

• Significant residential care experience, including supervisory/management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the home to ensure statutory compliance.
• Develop and motivate a skilled team to maintain high care standards.
• Embed safeguarding and ensure effective care plans and risk assessments.
• Conduct audits, supervision and training; report to regulatory bodies.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and networks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a highly experienced Registered Manager for a children's home in Canterbury, England. You will lead the management, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while promoting high-quality care and support for children and young people. The ideal candidate will have significant residential care experience and leadership skills. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a chance to make a real difference in young people's lives.