OFSTED Registered Manager - Canterbury Kent

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (EBD)

Location: Canterbury, Kent
Salary: £60,000 – £64,000 per annum plus performance-related bonus
Hours: Full time
Setting: 5-bed children’s residential home
Ofsted Rating: Good

Denny Collins - 07984 397 732 - dennycollins@major-recruitment.com

The Role

We are recruiting a Registered Manager for a well-established 5-bed children’s residential home in Canterbury, supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a stable, fully staffed service with a strong therapeutic ethos and a positive Ofsted history. The home is well resourced, has embedded systems and processes, and is focused on providing consistent, high-quality care that delivers long-term positive outcomes for young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Hold overall responsibility as Registered Manager in line with Ofsted and Children’s Homes Regulations
• Provide strong, visible leadership to a fully staffed and experienced team
• Maintain and further develop a therapeutic, trauma-informed culture within the home
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Ofsted Quality Standards and inspection readiness
• Oversee safeguarding, risk management, and incident oversight
• Lead on care planning, placement stability, and outcomes for children and young people
• Manage staff performance, supervisions, appraisals, and professional development
• Work effectively with placing authorities, social workers, and external professionals

About the Home

• 5-bed EBD children’s residential home
• Fully staffed with an experienced and stable team
• Strong therapeutic and trauma-informed approach
• Ofsted rated Good with a positive inspection history
• Focused on stability, relationships, and long-term placements

The Ideal Candidate

• Current or experienced Registered Manager within children’s residential care
• Strong background supporting children with EBD
• Confident leader with a calm, consistent, and child-centred approach
• Excellent understanding of Ofsted regulations and inspection frameworks
• Proven experience maintaining Good or improving Ofsted outcomes
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and regulatory confidence

What Is Offered

• Salary of £60,000 – £64,000 per annum
• Performance-related bonus
• Opportunity to lead a well-run, established children’s home
• Fully staffed service with strong internal support
• Supportive senior leadership and governance
• Ongoing professional development and long-term stability