Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (EBD)
Location: Hythe
Salary: Up to £67,000 per annum
Benefits: Excellent benefits package + profit share + funded qualifications

Hampton’s are working in partnership with an established children’s residential care provider who are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead an EBD children’s home in Hythe

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong leader to drive high standards of care, ensure regulatory excellence, and deliver outstanding outcomes for young people.

The Role: Registered Manager (EBD)

Safeguard and promote the welfare of children, ensuring compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.

Successfully register with Ofsted as the Registered Manager.

Ensure full compliance with all legislation, Ofsted regulations, and organisational policies and procedures.

Provide strong and effective leadership, inspiring and developing a skilled and engaged staff team.

Embed a culture of safeguarding, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Oversee staffing structures and ensure effective deployment of resources.

Maintain excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Take accountability for financial performance, managing budgets and delivering agreed targets.

Drive innovation and service development to ensure sustainability and resilience.

Celebrate and promote success across the service.

About You:

Thorough understanding of relevant legislation and Ofsted regulations relating to children’s homes.

Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within children’s homes in the last 5 years, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role.

Current or previous Ofsted registration as a Registered Manager (preferred).

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (preferred).

Exceptional leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Passionate about delivering high-quality care and positive outcomes for young people.

What’s On Offer:

Competitive salary – up to £67,000 per annum

Fully funded training and qualifications

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Profit share scheme

NEST pension scheme

Salary sacrifice scheme

Enhanced maternity and sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Store discounts & employee discount schemes

Gym membership

Free parking & on-site facilities

Health & wellbeing programme

Unlimited paid holidays

About the Provider:

With over a decade of experience in social care, the organisation provides tailored residential support for children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Their child-centred approach focuses on creating safe, nurturing environments where young people can build resilience, confidence, and independence.

Recruitment Timeline:

Applications are encouraged as soon as possible.

To apply, please send your CV. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Alex at alex@hamptonsresourcing.com.

Hampton’s is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the recruitment process.