Registered Manager

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Role: Registered Manager
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Salary: Circa £45k + Bens
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (On call rota)

A leading care provider has exclusively partnered with our agency to appoint an exceptional Registered Manager for a children's residential home in Kent.

This is not just another management role. This is an opportunity to shape culture, inspire a high performing team, and deliver truly outstanding care for up to 4 young people.

We are seeking a proven leader with a track record of managing a Children's Home rated Good or Outstanding. You will be ambitious, values led, and ready to take full ownership of a home with strong organisational backing and genuine long term investment.

The Opportunity

• Take full responsibility for the day to day leadership and performance of the Home
• Ensure young people receive exceptional emotional and physical care
• Build, lead, and develop a passionate, values driven staff team
• Embed a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning
• Drive compliance across safeguarding, health & safety, finance, and governance
• Oversee induction, supervision, and appraisal processes to elevate staff performance
• Play a key role within the wider senior management team, contributing to strategic growth

This is a hands on leadership role for someone who thrives on accountability and takes pride in delivering standards that exceed regulatory expectations.

We are looking for a Registered Manager who:

• Holds a Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Childcare (minimum)
• Holds or is working towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare
• Has successfully managed a Children's Home rated "Good" or "Outstanding"
• Demonstrates strong leadership, resilience, and emotional intelligence
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
• Is prepared to undertake an enhanced DBS and provide references

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Pension scheme
• Significant senior leadership support
• Clinical supervision
• Ongoing professional development and funded training
• A long term career pathway within a growing organisation
• This appointment is being managed on a strictly confidential basis

If you are an experienced Registered Manager ready for your next challenge or a high performing Deputy ready to step up with the right support, we would welcome a discreet conversation.