Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (EBD)

Location: Canterbury, Kent
Salary: £60,000 - £64,000 per annum plus performance-related bonus
Hours: Full time
Setting: 5-bed children's residential home
Ofsted 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 professionalsAbout 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 placementsThe 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 confidenceWhat 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