Kingdom Services Group Ltd
Residential Home Manager
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Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Location: South East England - Sway (Exact location to be confirmed)
About The Role
Are you an experienced Registered Manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to advance your career?
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation seeking a passionate and committed Registered Manager to lead an Ofsted-registered children’s residential home. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive organisation dedicated to delivering outstanding, child-centred care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.
As the Registered Manager, you will provide overall leadership, management, and day-to-day oversight of the home, ensuring full compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards. You will foster a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for the children in your care.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the daily operation of an Ofsted-registered children’s residential home.
- Inspire, support and develop a high-performing team through effective leadership, supervision and coaching.
- Ensure the home operates in full compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding legislation and company policies.
- Promote a positive, child-centred culture where children feel safe, valued and empowered.
- Develop and oversee tailored care plans that address each young person’s individual needs.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals and families.
- Monitor and drive positive outcomes for children and young people.
- Manage the home’s budget and resources efficiently and responsibly.
- Maintain accurate records and complete all statutory notifications and reporting requirements promptly.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at achieving and sustaining a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating.
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About You
To excel in this role, you will have:
- Experience working within a children’s residential home setting.
- At least one year’s experience in a supervisory or management role within children’s residential care.
- A robust understanding of safeguarding, child protection and the Ofsted regulatory framework.
- A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards this qualification).
- Eligibility to register with Ofsted as a Registered Manager.
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- A genuine commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
- A resilient, compassionate and proactive approach to leadership.
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Desirable
- Experience managing a home rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
- Therapeutic care experience or relevant training.
- Full UK driving licence.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary of up to £55,000 per annum.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Opportunity to lead a dedicated team and influence the future of the service.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive senior leadership team.
- The chance to make a genuine and lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.
Safeguarding
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all relevant safer recruitment checks. Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
If you are an experienced children’s residential professional seeking your next leadership opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.
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