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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:
Lead and manage an Ofsted-registered children's home
Deliver trauma-informed, person-centred care
Safeguard and support children with complex needs
Inspire, manage, and support your team
Drive quality improvement and compliance
Oversee service operations, including staffing, risk, budgets,
About You:
Proven experience in children's residential care
Strong understanding of Ofsted standards and safeguarding
Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete)
Skilled in leading teams and managing behaviours associated with trauma
IT-confident and data-literate
Driven, compassionate, and resilient
What We Offer:
Competitive salary: up to £55,000
25 days annual leave (increases with service)
Reflective practice sessions with therapists
Staff awards & recognition
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.
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