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Registered Manager | Children's Residential Home | Kingston upon Thames
Are you an experienced Registered Manager or Children's Home Deputy Manager looking for your next opportunity with an established provider that genuinely invests in its homes and leadership teams?
We are currently recruiting for a Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a Good Ofsted-rated, 2-bed children's residential home in Kingston upon Thames.
This is an active and engaging home where the young people are encouraged to get involved in a wide range of activities, build positive relationships, and develop their independence.
The Role
- Salary: up to £60,000 + bonus
- Home: 2-bed children's residential home
- Ofsted Rating: Good
- Provider: Established and experienced children's care provider
- Leadership Team: Hands-on and supportive, with backgrounds in Social Work and Ofsted
- Focus: Strong emphasis on safeguarding, compliance, and positive outcomes
- Home Activities: Active with a strong focus on activities and experiences for young people
- Opportunity: Lead, develop, and maintain high standards within an established service
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We're Looking For
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager within children's residential care
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and children's social care legislation
- Experience managing and developing a residential childcare team
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, care planning, and compliance
- A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people
- Experience working with children and young people with EBD, SEMH, or complex needs
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
- Experience with recruitment, supervision, training, and staff development
- A relevant Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards this
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Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Registered Manager who wants to be actively involved in the day-to-day running of their home while having the backing of an experienced senior leadership team.
The provider has a strong understanding of children's residential care, with senior leaders bringing experience from social work, YJ, and Ofsted, giving the Registered Manager access to knowledgeable and practical support.
If you're an experienced Registered Manager, Children's Home Manager, Deputy Manager ready for progression, or senior residential childcare professional looking for your next challenge in Kingston upon Thames, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Location: Kingston upon Thames
Salary: Up to £60,000 + bonus
Home: 2-bed children's residential home
Ofsted: Good
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