Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Chatham, Kent | Start Monday

Start Monday is recruiting an experienced Registered Manager for a four-bed Ofsted-registered children’s home in Chatham, supporting young people aged 12–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

This is an opportunity for a confident, child-centred leader to manage the day-to-day running of the home, lead and develop the staff team, maintain high standards of care and safeguarding, and ensure full regulatory compliance.

You will need:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or equivalent.
• At least five years’ relevant experience in children’s residential care.
• A minimum of two years’ management experience within an Ofsted-registered children’s home.
• A recent Ofsted inspection grading of Good or Outstanding.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, legislation and regulatory requirements.
• A full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to participate in an on-call rota.

We are looking for a resilient, approachable leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

Interested in learning more?

Contact Jo at Start Monday on 01233 663315 or email jo@startmonday.co.uk for a confidential discussion.