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Children’s Registered Manager
New 2-Bed Home
Salary: Up to £70,000 (DOE)
Service Type: 2-Bed Children’s Home (EBD/SEMH)
Provider: Well-established, reputable organisation
Status: Home fully set up – registration pending
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Children’s Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 2-bed children’s residential home in Chatham. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established provider with strong values, excellent infrastructure, and a clear commitment to delivering high-quality, child-centred care.
The home is fully set up, furnished, staffed and ready to operate — we now need a confident Registered Manager to complete the SC2 application, lead the Ofsted registration process, and take the service through to opening.
Commissioners already have placements lined up, and there is significant external pressure to get the home registered. You will play a pivotal role in bringing the service to life and shaping a stable, nurturing environment from day one.
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- Lead the completion and submission of the SC2 form and manage the full Ofsted registration process.
- Provide strong, child-centred leadership to ensure the home opens safely, compliantly and on schedule.
- Oversee all operational aspects of the home once registered, including staffing, safeguarding, compliance and quality assurance.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with commissioners, social workers, families and external agencies.
- Ensure the home meets and exceeds the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
- Recruit, develop and support a high-performing staff team.
- Create a therapeutic, structured and nurturing environment where children can thrive.
- Drive continuous improvement and ensure the home is always inspection-ready.
About You
- Experienced Registered Manager or Deputy Manager ready to step up.
- Strong understanding of Ofsted registration processes, including SC2.
- Proven leadership experience within children’s residential care (EBD/SEMH).
- Excellent knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory frameworks and quality standards.
- Confident communicator able to work effectively with commissioners and external partners.
- Passionate about delivering outstanding outcomes for children and young people.
- Organised, proactive and able to lead a new service from registration through to operation.
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Why Join Us?
- Join a well-established, reputable provider with strong values and excellent support.
- Lead a brand-new home that is fully set up and ready to open.
- Commissioner backed service, beds are already reserved meaning you'll have an immediate impact and momentum.
- Autonomy to shape culture, practice and service development from day one.
- Competitive salary, strong senior leadership support and clear progression pathways.
Ready to Lead a New Home?
If you’re a confident, motivated leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to take a new service from registration to excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and play a key role in opening a safe, nurturing and high-quality home for children in Chatham.
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