Job Description:
Children's Home Manager
Gillingham
£50,000 - £55,000 per year
40 hours/week (MonFri) + occasional evenings/weekends + on-call rota
Ready to Lead a Life-Changing Service?
We're seeking a passionate and experienced Children's Home Manager to lead the registration and operations of a new Ofsted-regulated children's home, supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
This is an exciting opportunity for a current Registered Manager or Deputy looking to step up and make a real impact.
What You will Do:
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Lead and manage an Ofsted-registered children's home
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Deliver trauma-informed, person-centred care
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Safeguard and support children with complex needs
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Inspire, manage, and support your team
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Drive quality improvement and compliance
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Oversee service operations, including staffing, risk, budgets,
About You:
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Proven experience in children's residential care
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Strong understanding of Ofsted standards and safeguarding
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Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete)
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Skilled in leading teams and managing behaviours associated with trauma
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IT-confident and data-literate
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Driven, compassionate, and resilient
What We Offer:
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Competitive salary: up to £55,000
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25 days annual leave (increases with service)
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Career progression & leadership development
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Reflective practice sessions with therapists
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Staff awards & recognition
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Inclusive, supportive, values-driven culture
This is more than a job, it's a chance to transform lives.
Please apply now to become our next Children's Home Manager and help shape a safe, nurturing future for children in care.
Please forward your up-to-date CV to stephen@diversetalentpartners.com