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Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Care
Kent | Full-time | Salary: up to £85,000 per annum, DOE
About the role
Lakefront Care is looking for an experienced Registered Manager to lead two children’s residential homes in Kent, with scope to take on a third home as we grow. You will hold Ofsted registration and be fully accountable for care quality, safeguarding and regulatory compliance across both sites.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage two children’s residential homes in Kent, with the potential to take on a third as we grow
- Hold Ofsted registration as Registered Manager, ensuring both homes meet the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
- Take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection, promoting the welfare and best interests of every child
- Oversee assessment, admission and care planning, ensuring individualised, outcome-focused support
- Recruit, manage, develop and support staff teams across both homes, including rota and staffing levels
- Prepare for and respond to Ofsted inspections and regulatory visits
- Manage budgets, occupancy and resources across both homes
- Build strong working relationships with local authorities, commissioners, families and external professionals
Requirements
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards it
- Significant experience in children’s residential care, including at a senior or management level
- Experience managing or overseeing more than one home is desirable
- Knowledge of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) as they apply to children is preferred
- Sound understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and the Ofsted inspection framework
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between homes
Benefits
- Salary up to £85,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Pension scheme
- 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Fully funded training and CPD, including support towards your Level 5 Diploma
- Enhanced DBS check paid for by us
- Car allowance / mileage for travel between sites
Additional information
This role requires an enhanced DBS check. The successful candidate will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
How to applyApply by sending your CV to [email protected]
Pay: £60,000.00-£85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
