Home Centre Manager

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 08/07/2026

Job Information

Social / NGO / Health & Care

City Old Kent Road

Province Kent

Postal Code SE1

Job Description

Shift based role with a local authority

Require a centre manager for the below shifts:

• Thursday 9 th July 08:00am – 16:30pm (Faversham)
• Thursday 9 th July 13:30pm – 22:00pm (Gravesend)
• Saturday 18 th July 08:00am – 16:30pm (Ash)
• Sunday 19 th July 08:00am – 16:30pm (Ash)
• Saturday 18 th July 13:30pm – 22:00pm (Deal)

Job Purpose

• The role involves leading a team of Residential Support Workers and acting as a corporate parent to unaccompanied asylum‑seeking children, ensuring they are safe, supported, and cared for in a stable and nurturing environment until they transition to more permanent accommodation.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the day‑to‑day management of the children ’ s home, ensuring safe, effective, and compliant service delivery.
• Lead, supervise and support a team of Residential Support Workers, providing clear direction, handovers, and performance oversight.
• Complete regular formal supervisions and practice development plans with staff.
• Work flexible shift patterns to monitor practice and ensure consistency and quality of care.

Essential Experience Required

• Experience working with children or young people in a residential care setting.
• Experience leading or supervising staff on shift.
• Experience working within regulatory frameworks, including Ofsted standards.

Essential Qualifications Required

• GCSEs (or equivalent) or NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People.
• Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development.

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