Registered Manager - Children’s Residential Home

Location: Canterbury
Salary: Competitive + Bonuses
2-Bed EBD Home

Start Monday is proud to be recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 2-bed children’s residential home in Canterbury.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants more than just a job - it’s a chance to shape a home from the very beginning, build a strong culture, and create a safe, nurturing environment where young people can truly thrive.

You’ll be joining a provider with genuine ambition, strong values, and a supportive senior leadership team that understands the realities of residential childcare.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will:

• Lead the setup and registration of the home with Ofsted
• Recruit, develop, and inspire your own staff team
• Create a warm, therapeutic, and child-centred environment
• Ensure the home operates to the highest standards of care and compliance
• Build positive relationships with professionals, families, and external agencies
• Drive excellent outcomes for children and young people

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced within children’s residential care
• Either an existing Registered Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step up
• Passionate about achieving positive outcomes for young people
• Confident leading teams and developing staff
• Knowledgeable around Ofsted regulations and safeguarding
• Holding (or working towards) Level 5 in Leadership & Management

What’s On Offer

• Opportunity to shape and lead a new home
• Supportive and passionate senior management team
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Career progression opportunities
• The chance to genuinely make your mark

If you’re ready for your next challenge and want to be part of building something special, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Start Monday for a confidential conversation.