Registered Children's Home Manager

Up to £60,000 plus bonus!!

Based in the Maidstone Area - Full time

Well Established Company all with Good Rated Homes

We are working with a great company who are opening a new therapeutic children’s home for children who’ve experienced developmental trauma. We’re looking for an experienced Registered Manager (or exceptional Deputy ready for the next step) who’s passionate about creating a safe, stable and joyful home where children can truly thrive.

This is a family-run, therapeutic community of 4 homes all rated Good by Ofsted. They specialise in trauma-informed, therapeutic residential childcare, with a strong model inspired by Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP). Their homes are filled with warmth, consistency and belonging, and we’re growing carefully to keep quality at the centre.

• Lead and inspire your residential childcare team to achieve outstanding outcomes for children.
• Promote a therapeutic culture where behaviour is understood as communication of underlying need.
• Oversee all aspects of the home’s management in line with Children’s Homes Regulations (England) 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Ensure safeguarding, risk management and reflective practice remain central to everything the home does.
• Build a joyful, structured home environment with positive routines, rituals and boundaries that support safety and belonging.
• Develop and mentor your team through coaching, supervision, and performance development.
• Work collaboratively with professionals, families and placing authorities to secure the best outcomes for every child.

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards completion).
• Experience of managing or deputy-managing an Ofsted-registered children’s home rated Good or Outstanding.
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding, children’s residential care regulations, and trauma-informed practice.
• Strong people leadership, emotional resilience, and the ability to stay calm and connected under pressure.
• Experience embedding DDP, PACE, or similar attachment- and trauma-informed approaches.
• Track record of leading improvement plans, preparing for Ofsted inspections, and supporting staff development.

• Salary:
  Up to £60,000 including performance bonus.
• Annual Leave: 32 days, plus one extra day each year of service.
• Private Medical Insurance:
  Comprehensive cover for you and your wellbeing.
• Therapeutic Training: DDP Level 1 & 2, plus ongoing reflective supervision from our Therapeutic Lead.
• Career Development:
  Clear pathways into Senior Leadership within a growing therapeutic organisation.
• Support & Autonomy:
  You’ll be trusted to lead, with consistent support from a leadership team who care deeply about outcomes for children and staff wellbeing.
• Recommendations:
  
  Heath Recruit Network have a fantastic Recommendation scheme that we offer to all candidates. We offer a £200 voucher for a variety of businesses for each successful recommendation/referral.