Registered Children's Home Manager

Registered Children’s Home Manager

Location:

Gravesend Area – 3 Bed EBD Children’s Home

Salary:
Up to £60,000 per year (plus bonus).

Schedule:

Full time.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Registered Manager who can deliver the highest quality care for children and young people with Learning Disabilities and EBD, and inspire and develop a skilled staff team through excellent leadership and management qualities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional leadership for the home, including registering as the manager with Ofsted.
• Enable high‑quality service delivery that meets the needs of children and families.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Manage the delegated budget and ensure effective and efficient expenditure.
• Recruit, train and support staff to deliver innovative, responsive, high‑quality person‑centred services.
• Ensure systems and processes are in place to maintain legal and statutory records in line with regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Complete quality self‑assessment reports within timescales and to a high professional standard.
• Use performance data and evidence‑based outcome measures to lead and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and be accountable for the achievement of positive outcomes for children and young people.

Requirements

• Level 5 NVQ in Leadership and Management or equivalent, or willingness to progress towards this.
• Outstanding leadership qualities derived from excellent personal skills.
• Excellent knowledge of OFSTED requirements and safeguarding practices.
• Previous experience managing residential children’s homes as Registered Manager.
• A positive, approachable manner and ambition for children, young people and families.
• Ability to meet the requirements for registration with Ofsted.

Employee Benefits

• Private healthcare.
• Yearly paid birthday off.
• Employee of the Month vouchers.
• Length of service vouchers.
• Discounts at retail and restaurants.
• Clinical supervisions.
• Professional wellbeing support.