Registered Manager

THE CALDECOTT FOUNDATION LTD; Ashford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care organization in Ashford is seeking a Registered Manager to lead their children's home. The ideal candidate will oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with regulations. Candidates should have significant experience in residential care, a Level 5 leadership qualification, and a passion for helping children with complex needs. This role includes managing staff, care planning, and safeguarding. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

35 days’ holiday

Career development

Health cashback scheme

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Retail, food, and entertainment discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working within a children's residential care setting.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in childcare.
• Strong understanding of children's home regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the children's home.
• Promote safeguarding and act as Designated Safeguarding lead.
• Oversee care planning and risk assessments.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 5 diploma in leadership & management

Job description

Registered Manager

Location: Ashford, Kent

Salary & Sleep-in Payments: £55,000 per annum.

About Us

For over 110 years, The Caldecott Foundation has been helping children build a future. We provide homes, schools and therapeutic services for children and young people who have experienced trauma, adversity and disrupted relationships. We focus on creating safe, nurturing and playful environments where young people can develop life skills, grow in confidence, enjoy new opportunities and feel a genuine sense of belonging.

About the Role

As Registered Manager you will lead the day-to-day operation of our children’s home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safety and therapeutic support. You will be responsible for creating a nurturing environment where young people can thrive, while ensuring full compliance with Ofsted, Children’s Homes Regulations and all relevant safeguarding legislation.

You will manage and develop the staff team, oversee care planning and drive continuous improvement to achieve positive outcomes for the children in our care.

What Kind of Person We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and committed to helping young people feel safe, valued and supported.

You’ll be able to:

• Build trusting, positive relationships with young people
• Stay calm and grounded in challenging situations
• Work collaboratively within a team and be open to learning
• Meet the physical and practical demands of the role (including working a rota and accompanying young people to activities)
• Drive Foundation vehicles to transport young people to appointments and activities
• Work confidently within a trauma-informed environment

Key Responsibilities

As Registered Manager, you will:

• Lead the day to day management of the children’s home in line with Ofsted and Children’s Homes Regulations.
• Promote safeguarding and act as the Designated Safeguarding lead for the home.
• Ensure the home provides a safe, nurturing, trauma informed care that meets each child’s individual needs.
• Oversee care planning risk assessments, behaviour support plans and placement management.
• Manage budgets, resources and rota planning effectively.
• Recruit, supervise, support and develop the staff team, ensuring high standards of practice.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

You will need to have:

• A level 5 diploma in leadership & management or the willingness to work towards.
• Significant experience working within a children’s residential care setting, supporting children with complex needs, trauma or challenging behaviours.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience within a residential childcare or social care environment.
• A strong understanding of children’s home regulations, quality standards and Ofsted inspection frameworks.
• Experienced in developing and leading staff teams, including supervision, performance and training.

What We Can Give You

• 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), rising to 38 days at 3 years’ service and 40 days at 5 years’ service
• Career development, including funded qualifications
• Health cashback scheme (covering you and up to four children)
• Pension scheme with up to 5% employer contributions
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to retail, food and entertainment discounts
• Cycle-to-work scheme and will writing service

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves. The children and young people we support come from many different backgrounds, and we believe our workforce should reflect and celebrate that diversity. We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds and lived experiences who share our commitment to helping children build brighter futures.

Sound Like a Match?

Please click apply.

Please note, the Caldecott Foundation is committed to safeguarding children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check in line with safer recruitment guidelines.