Ofsted Registered Manager

Premier Healthcare; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

25 days leave

Pension

Qualifications funding

Salary sacrifice

Wellbeing programme

Free parking

Casual dress

Job summary

Premier Healthcare in Folkestone, Kent, is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a 5-bed EBD children's home. This senior role offers £60,000 per year plus bonuses, a pension, and generous leave, within a supportive, therapeutic setting that prioritises safeguarding and outstanding outcomes for young people.

You will register with Ofsted, ensure compliance, develop your team through supervision, manage budgets and placement plans, and champion best practice across the home.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a children's residential home within the last 5 years.
• At least 1 year in a supervisory or management role.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (preferred).
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Experience in inspections, team development and service delivery.
• Ofsted registration preferred but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Register with Ofsted and ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Deliver safe, nurturing care in line with care plans.
• Lead and develop the team through supervision and appraisals.
• Promote safeguarding and act as designated safeguarding lead.
• Manage budgets, rotas, risk assessments and placement plans.
• Build collaborative relationships with professionals, families and agencies.
• Drive service development and best practices.
• Support resilience and emotional regulation across the home.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Supervision

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Ofsted regulations

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (EBD)

£60,000 + Bonuses + 25 Days Annual Leave + Pension

Folkestone, Kent

Full-Time | Permanent

Are you a confident and experienced leader in children's residential care?

Do you have the passion and drive to lead a high-performing team in a nurturing, therapeutic setting?

Are you committed to safeguarding, development, and achieving outstanding outcomes for young people?

Then this is for You!

We're offering an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead an established 5 bed EBD children's home in Folkestone. This is more than just a managerial role - it's a chance to shape the culture, lead from the front, and create a safe, positive, and stable environment where vulnerable young people can begin to heal, grow, and thrive.

Whether you are already registered with Ofsted or a strong deputy with leadership experience ready for your next step, this is your chance to lead a home where your voice matters and your impact is visible.

What's in it for you?

• £60,000 per year - Performance bonuses on top (£7k)
• Performance-based quarterly bonuses
• 25 days annual leave + recognised bank holidays
• Fully funded qualifications & professional development
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced maternity and sick pay
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programme
• Store discounts, gym membership, and referral incentives
• Free on-site parking
• Casual dress code & inclusive team environment

About the Organisation & Home

• High-quality children's home supporting young people with EBD
• Focused on therapeutic care, consistency, and achieving lasting outcomes
• Culture of openness, safeguarding, reflection, and continuous improvement
• Dedicated to staff development, recognition, and retention
• Supported by experienced leadership with a strong values-driven approach

The Role:

• Register with Ofsted and ensure full compliance with all relevant regulations
• Deliver high-quality, safe and nurturing care to children in line with care plans
• Lead a committed and skilled team, fostering a positive and proactive culture
• Support and develop your team through regular supervision and performance reviews
• Promote safeguarding and act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the home
• Manage budgets, rotas, risk assessments and placement plans
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with professionals, families, and agencies
• Drive service development and champion innovation and best practice
• Promote resilience, consistency, and emotional regulation throughout the home
• Celebrate progress and success - in both young people and staff

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years' experience working in a children's residential home within the last 5 years
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a supervisory or management position
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent - preferred)
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and child development
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Experience in inspections, team development, and service delivery
• Registration with Ofsted (preferred but not essential)
• Full UK driving licence