Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (EBD)
Location: Canterbury, KentSalary: 60,000 – 64,000 per annum plus performance-related bonusHours: Full timeSetting: 5-bed children’s residential homeOfsted Rating: Good
Denny Collins – (phone number removed) – (url removed)
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
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