Registered Manager

SCR; Chatham; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's home organization in Chatham seeks a Registered Manager to open a new Residential Children’s Home. This role requires proven experience in leading children's homes and registered services with Ofsted. The successful candidate will manage operational setups, recruit and develop staff, and ensure compliance with care regulations. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £58,000 to £65,000, along with opportunities for professional development and career progression within a growing organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to lead a new home

Supportive senior leadership

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience registering a new service with Ofsted is essential.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulations, and care standards.
• Experience managing staff in a residential childcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Registering a brand-new Children's Home with Ofsted.
• Leading the operational setup and ongoing management of the home.
• Creating a safe, nurturing, child-focused environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

I am recruiting on behalf of a respected client who is opening a new Residential Children’s Home in Kent. We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager with a strong track record in leading children’s homes and successfully registering new services with Ofsted.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader who wants to build a high-quality home from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Registering a brand-new Children’s Home with Ofsted.
• Leading the operational setup and ongoing management of the home.
• Recruiting, supervising and developing the staff team.
• Ensuring full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Maintaining excellent safeguarding standards and ensuring positive outcomes for young people.
• Managing budgets, resources, audits and policies.
• Creating a safe, nurturing, child-focused environment.

Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Proven experience registering a new service with Ofsted (essential).
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulations and care standards.
• Experience managing staff within a residential childcare setting.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.

Benefits

• Competitive salary £58,000 – £65,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a brand-new home.
• Supportive senior leadership and ongoing professional development.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation