Registered Manager
hace 2 días
Dartford
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a brand-new children’s residential home. This is a unique opportunity to join a long-term, growth-focused project and play a key role in establishing a high-quality, compliant, and nurturing home for children and young people. The successful candidate will be involved from the pre-registration stage, helping to shape the service, build the team, and ensure the home meets Ofsted standards and regulatory requirements. This role offers the opportunity to work with supportive ownership that is genuinely committed to delivering outstanding care and positive outcomes for children and young people, with potential opportunities to be involved in future residential home developments. Key Responsibilities • Lead the registration process with Ofsted and ensure the home meets all regulatory standards., • Develop and maintain a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children and young people., • Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing care team., • Ensure all staff follow safeguarding policies, procedures, and best practices., • Maintain high standards of care planning, risk assessment, and documentation., • Ensure the home operates in line with Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards., • Promote positive outcomes for children, supporting their emotional, educational, and social development., • Build strong relationships with local authorities, professionals, and families. We are ideally looking for someone who: • Has previous experience as a Registered Manager, or is an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step up, • Has been involved in Ofsted registration and/or inspections, • Has strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations, safeguarding, and compliance, • Demonstrates excellent leadership and team development skills, • Is passionate about improving the lives and outcomes of children and young people, • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it), • Experience working within children’s residential care, • Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding legislation, • Competitive salary (dependent on experience), • Opportunity to lead a brand-new residential home, • Involvement from the pre-registration stage, • Supportive ownership with a focus on quality care and compliance, • Long-term career development within a growing organisation The successful candidate will be subject to a probationary period of 3–6 months, during which performance, leadership capability, and suitability for the role will be reviewed. If you are a motivated leader who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of an exciting new residential care project. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: • Company pension, • Work from home Work Location: In person