Registered Manager – Ashford – OFSTED Children’s Home

Children’s Residential Registered Manager

£50,000 – £60,000 per annum (DOE)

EBD Children’s Home | 3‑Bed | Ashford

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

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