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Registered Manager : Residential Childcare
Registered Manager : Residential Childcare
Location: Aylesford, Kent
Salary: Circa £40k–£63k + bonus + support with relevant qualifications + benefits
Hours: Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm (on-call rota)
A leading children’s residential home has partnered with our agency to appoint an exceptional Registered Manager for their 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
As Registered Manager, you will:
- 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 and 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
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This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on accountability and takes pride in delivering standards that exceed regulatory expectations.
Role Requirements
We are looking for a Registered Manager who:
- Has at least 2 years’ experience working in a children’s residential home or a very similar environment in the last 5 years (legal requirement)
- Holds or is working towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (legal requirement)
- Has at least 1 year of experience managing staff in a relevant care setting (legal requirement)
- Has dual registration experience (bonus)
- 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
- Holds a Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Childcare (minimum requirement)
What’s on Offer?
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- Competitive salary package
- Support and enrolment for your Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
- Bonus scheme
- 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.
Notes for Applicants
At KHR, we ensure your application is represented as effectively as possible. Please check that:
- Your CV is up to date and well-formatted (layout, spelling, grammar)
- Key qualifications, skills, and relevant experience are highlighted
- A cover letter or preface page is included if needed to explain key details
- If your CV is visually heavy on graphics, please also submit a clean Word version
KHR Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR – Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd.
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