Registered Manager - Ofsted regulated service

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 rota

You 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 do

If your ready to take on your next role and make a huge difference, apply today! You can send me your CV directly to Nicola.mansfield@servicecare.org.uk or call me to find out more on 01772208964
I cannot wait to hear from you!!!