Registered Manager - Ashford - OFSTED Children's Home ,

  • Ashford
  • Permanent
  • Mon Mar 23 16:03:47 2026
  • DCSEHC - 6

Children’s Residential Registered Manager

EBD Children’s Home | 3-Bed | Ashford
💷 £50,000 – £60,000 per annum (DOE)

Deputy Manager step-up applications welcomed

We are recruiting an experienced Registered Manager to lead a lovely, well-established 3-bed EBD children’s home in Ashford.

This is a settled, well-supported home with a strong staff team already in place, making it an excellent opportunity for an established RM or a confident Deputy Manager ready to step up.

About the Home

  • 3-bed children’s residential home (EBD)
  • Stable and well-established service
  • Strong, consistent staff team
  • Supportive senior management and governance
  • Trauma-informed, child-centred care approach

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will:

  • Hold full operational responsibility for the home
  • Lead, inspire, and develop the staff team
  • Ensure safeguarding and regulatory compliance at all times
  • Maintain and improve Ofsted outcomes
  • Oversee care planning, risk management, and behaviour support
  • Promote a positive, open, and supportive culture

About You

  • Experience in children’s residential care (EBD essential)
  • Registered Manager experience OR Deputy Manager ready to step up
  • Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and inspections
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or willing to complete)
  • Confident managing challenging behaviours
  • Organised, resilient, and child-focused in your leadership style

What’s On Offer

  • £50,000 – £60,000 per annum
  • Full support with registration and transition if stepping up
  • Supportive senior leadership team
  • Opportunity to lead a small, settled home
  • Ongoing professional development