Residential Home Manager Children

Westin Par LLP; Chatham; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential care provider in South West Essex is seeking an experienced Registered Manager for an EBD service. The role involves leading a team to provide high-quality care to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and managing staff effectively. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of relevant legislation, and at least 2 years’ experience in children's residential care. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £67,000 annually plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Fully funded training and qualifications

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Profit share scheme

Employee and store discounts

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and Ofsted regulations.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a children’s residential setting within the last 5 years.
• At least 1 year’s supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall management and development of the children's home.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality care.
• Manage staffing resources effectively to optimise service delivery.

Skills

Leadership skills

People management

Organisational skills

Education

Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management / Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (EBD)
South West Essex
Full-time
Permanent
Salary up to £67,000 per annum + bonuses + benefits

A well-established children’s residential home in South West Essex is seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead an EBD service supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week, offering an excellent opportunity to lead a high-quality service and make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives.

The Role

The Registered Manager will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and development of the home, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care in line with regulatory requirements and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating strong commitment to excellent care and positive outcomes for children and young people
• Successfully registering with Ofsted and maintaining compliance at all times
• Ensuring adherence to all policies, procedures, legislation, and Ofsted regulations
• Promoting a strong safeguarding culture and ensuring child protection procedures are embedded and understood
• Leading, motivating, and developing a skilled and engaged staff team
• Managing staffing resources effectively to optimise service delivery
• Demonstrating clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Managing financial performance and meeting agreed targets
• Driving continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice
• Celebrating and sharing successes across the service

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and Ofsted regulations
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a children’s residential setting within the last 5 years
• At least 1 year’s supervisory or management experience
• Current or previous Ofsted registration as a Registered Manager (preferred)
• Exceptional leadership, people management, and organisational skills
• Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management / Health & Social Care (preferred or working towards)

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £67,000 per annum
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health and wellbeing support
• Profit share scheme
• Salary sacrifice options
• Maternity and sick pay
• Employee and store discounts
• On-site parking and additional benefits

Safeguarding & Compliance

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and an Enhanced DBS check.

If you have the experience, leadership skills, and passion to lead an EBD children’s home, apply today to be considered for this opportunity.

Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency. Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.