An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Manager to lead a well-established children’s home in Kent. The service is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and therapeutic setting where children and young people can thrive and achieve positive outcomes.

The role:

• Overseeing the daily operations of the home, maintaining excellent standards of care, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a dedicated staff team to support their professional growth and performance.
• Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with local authorities, schools, and external partners within the community.
• Ensuring effective safeguarding practices, health and safety standards, and the overall smooth management of the service.

About you:

• Has a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a position relevant to the residential care of children.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England).
• Full UK driving licence. 

What's on offer:

• Salary up to £56,000 per annum, and performance-related bonuses.
• Up to £5,000 relocation package if you relocate in order to take this role.
• Annual leave starts at 26 days. 
• Receive an additional 3.5 days of leave (one for your birthday, one for health and wellbeing, one to volunteer and a half day for festive celebrations).

Recruitment timeline:

We are committed to appointing the most suitable candidate and therefore encourage early applications. The recruitment process will involve initial screening, followed by interviews for shortlisted applicants. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

To apply, please submit your CV along with a completed application form.

Please note sponsorship is not available for this role. 

Hamptons is passionate about equality and is committed to developing an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant regardless of your individual needs. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.