Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
Posted on Jul 16, 2026 by CV-Library
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£60k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
Our client is an independent provider of children's residential care, committed to delivering high-quality, therapeutic, relationship-based support for children and young people.
They are looking to appoint an experienced Registered Manager to lead the day-to-day running of their children's home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive organisation where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.
Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home
Location: Greenhithe, Kent
Salary: £60,000–£70,000 per annum + performance-related bonus
Key Responsibilities
* Register with Ofsted as the Registered Manager.
* Lead and manage the daily operations of the home.
* Ensure compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
* Promote a therapeutic, child-centred approach to care.
* Recruit, lead and develop the staff team.
* Maintain effective safeguarding practices.
* Build positive relationships with children, families, local authorities and external agencies.
* Manage budgets and drive continuous improvement.
Requirements
Essential:
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent recognised by Ofsted).
* Minimum of two years' management experience within a children's residential setting.
* Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding.
* Experience working with Ofsted.
* Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
* Experience achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted inspections.
* Knowledge of trauma-informed or therapeutic models of care.
What's on Offer
* £60,000–£70,000 salary plus performance bonus.
* Supportive and experienced leadership team.
* Ongoing professional development and career progression.
* Opportunity to shape and develop a high-quality children's residential service.
***For your information:
*Interested? Please send your CV in as a Word format only
**Please only apply if you are already eligible to work in the UK
***Not for you but you know someone suitable? Take advantage of the YourRecruit paid referral fee***
Due to the large numbers of responses we receive, despite our best efforts it is not possible to respond to every application. Therefore, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for this particular role and if you haven't heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free however to apply for further roles and we will certainly keep your details on file and contact you with suitable vacancies.
YourRecruit Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender or disability and complies with all relevant UK legislation. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search
They are looking to appoint an experienced Registered Manager to lead the day-to-day running of their children's home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive organisation where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.
Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home
Location: Greenhithe, Kent
Salary: £60,000–£70,000 per annum + performance-related bonus
Key Responsibilities
* Register with Ofsted as the Registered Manager.
* Lead and manage the daily operations of the home.
* Ensure compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
* Promote a therapeutic, child-centred approach to care.
* Recruit, lead and develop the staff team.
* Maintain effective safeguarding practices.
* Build positive relationships with children, families, local authorities and external agencies.
* Manage budgets and drive continuous improvement.
Requirements
Essential:
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent recognised by Ofsted).
* Minimum of two years' management experience within a children's residential setting.
* Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding.
* Experience working with Ofsted.
* Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
* Experience achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted inspections.
* Knowledge of trauma-informed or therapeutic models of care.
What's on Offer
* £60,000–£70,000 salary plus performance bonus.
* Supportive and experienced leadership team.
* Ongoing professional development and career progression.
* Opportunity to shape and develop a high-quality children's residential service.
***For your information:
*Interested? Please send your CV in as a Word format only
**Please only apply if you are already eligible to work in the UK
***Not for you but you know someone suitable? Take advantage of the YourRecruit paid referral fee***
Due to the large numbers of responses we receive, despite our best efforts it is not possible to respond to every application. Therefore, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for this particular role and if you haven't heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free however to apply for further roles and we will certainly keep your details on file and contact you with suitable vacancies.
YourRecruit Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender or disability and complies with all relevant UK legislation. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search
Reference: 225381243
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Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
Posted on Jul 16, 2026 by CV-Library
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£60k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
Our client is an independent provider of children's residential care, committed to delivering high-quality, therapeutic, relationship-based support for children and young people.
They are looking to appoint an experienced Registered Manager to lead the day-to-day running of their children's home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive organisation where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.
Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home
Location: Greenhithe, Kent
Salary: £60,000–£70,000 per annum + performance-related bonus
Key Responsibilities
* Register with Ofsted as the Registered Manager.
* Lead and manage the daily operations of the home.
* Ensure compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
* Promote a therapeutic, child-centred approach to care.
* Recruit, lead and develop the staff team.
* Maintain effective safeguarding practices.
* Build positive relationships with children, families, local authorities and external agencies.
* Manage budgets and drive continuous improvement.
Requirements
Essential:
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent recognised by Ofsted).
* Minimum of two years' management experience within a children's residential setting.
* Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding.
* Experience working with Ofsted.
* Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
* Experience achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted inspections.
* Knowledge of trauma-informed or therapeutic models of care.
What's on Offer
* £60,000–£70,000 salary plus performance bonus.
* Supportive and experienced leadership team.
* Ongoing professional development and career progression.
* Opportunity to shape and develop a high-quality children's residential service.
***For your information:
*Interested? Please send your CV in as a Word format only
**Please only apply if you are already eligible to work in the UK
***Not for you but you know someone suitable? Take advantage of the YourRecruit paid referral fee***
Due to the large numbers of responses we receive, despite our best efforts it is not possible to respond to every application. Therefore, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for this particular role and if you haven't heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free however to apply for further roles and we will certainly keep your details on file and contact you with suitable vacancies.
YourRecruit Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender or disability and complies with all relevant UK legislation. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search
They are looking to appoint an experienced Registered Manager to lead the day-to-day running of their children's home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive organisation where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.
Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home
Location: Greenhithe, Kent
Salary: £60,000–£70,000 per annum + performance-related bonus
Key Responsibilities
* Register with Ofsted as the Registered Manager.
* Lead and manage the daily operations of the home.
* Ensure compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
* Promote a therapeutic, child-centred approach to care.
* Recruit, lead and develop the staff team.
* Maintain effective safeguarding practices.
* Build positive relationships with children, families, local authorities and external agencies.
* Manage budgets and drive continuous improvement.
Requirements
Essential:
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent recognised by Ofsted).
* Minimum of two years' management experience within a children's residential setting.
* Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding.
* Experience working with Ofsted.
* Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
* Experience achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted inspections.
* Knowledge of trauma-informed or therapeutic models of care.
What's on Offer
* £60,000–£70,000 salary plus performance bonus.
* Supportive and experienced leadership team.
* Ongoing professional development and career progression.
* Opportunity to shape and develop a high-quality children's residential service.
***For your information:
*Interested? Please send your CV in as a Word format only
**Please only apply if you are already eligible to work in the UK
***Not for you but you know someone suitable? Take advantage of the YourRecruit paid referral fee***
Due to the large numbers of responses we receive, despite our best efforts it is not possible to respond to every application. Therefore, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for this particular role and if you haven't heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free however to apply for further roles and we will certainly keep your details on file and contact you with suitable vacancies.
YourRecruit Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender or disability and complies with all relevant UK legislation. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search
Reference: 225381243
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