Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home Ofsted Regulated
Salary: Up to 60k per annum
Are you an experienced Registered Manager ready to lead an Ofsted-regulated children’s service with passion, integrity, and ambition?
We are working with a dedicated care group who specialize in supporting children and young people with emotional and/or behavioral difficulties in Hythe, Kent. We are looking for a strong, values-driven leader to take full responsibility for the delivery, quality, and commercial success of a children’s residential service. This is a pivotal role for someone who is committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for children and young people while building a high-performing, compliant, and sustainable service.
About the Role As Registered Manager, you will:
Lead and manage an Ofsted-regulated children’s home in line with all legislative and regulatory requirements
Drive a culture of safeguarding, quality, and person-centred care
Inspire, develop, and retain a skilled and motivated staff team
Ensure the service achieves and maintains a minimum Ofsted ‘Good’ rating, with Outstanding as the goal
Take accountability for operational performance, financial viability, and service growth
Act as the key point of contact for stakeholders, professionals, and partners
Participate in the management on-call rotaYou will report directly to the Operations Director and play a key role in the wider success of the organisation.
Safeguarding & Compliance
Promote a strong safeguarding culture at all times
Ensure immediate action is taken where risks are identified
Maintain full compliance with Ofsted, Health & Safety, and organisational policies
Ensure mandatory training and compliance targets are consistently met Leadership & Quality
Champion excellent, outcome-focused, person-centred care
Lead by example with integrity, professionalism, and accountability
Coach, mentor, and develop staff to achieve high performance
Embed continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice
Ensure robust quality assurance and evidence-based practice Business & Commercial Performance
Manage the service budget and financial viability
Promote and market the service positively
Lead on enquiries, referrals, and admissions
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners Requirements To be considered, you must meet Regulation 28 of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, including:
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare (within the last 5 years)
At least 1 year’s experience managing or supervising staff in a care setting
Eligible for full Ofsted registration
Strong leadership, financial, and decision-making skills What We’re Looking For You will be:
An empowering, approachable, and resilient leader
Passionate about delivering high-quality care
Confident, influential, and inspiring
Committed to continuous learning and improvement
Professional, ethical, and child-focused in everything you doIf your ready to take on your next role and make a huge difference, apply today! You can send me your CV directly to (url removed) or call me to find out more on (phone number removed)
I cannot wait to hear from you
