Senior Registered Manager in Kent, Rochester

Children and AdultsDepartment: Childrens Commissioning - Residential HomesSalary: MPR7 Level A (52,399 per annum)Job Status: Full Time PermanentHours: 37 hours per week Location: Hybrid - Works part from Aut Even Residential Home and part from home. Keep children close to home.At Medway Council, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to grow up feeling safe, loved, valued and connected to their community.We are investing in high-quality residential care for children with disabilities and complex needs, helping more children remain close to their families, schools, friendships and support networks. This directly supports our One Medway Council Plan ambition to ensure children receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time, whilst reducing the need for children to live far from home.We are seeking an exceptional Registered Manager to lead our children's residential home for children with disabilities. This is an opportunity for an experienced and compassionate leader to shape a service that delivers outstanding care and life-changing outcomes for some of Medway's most vulnerable children.About youWe are looking for an experienced residential childcare leader who combines professional expertise with genuine warmth, compassion and commitment.Significant experience within children's residential care.Experience supporting children with disabilities and complex needs.Extensive safeguarding knowledge and practice experience.Understanding of Ofsted requirements and Children's Homes Regulations.The ability to build trusting relationships with children, families and professionals.A passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.Someone who understands that behind every policy, process and decision is a child whose life can be positively changed by the right care, support and leadership.About the roleYou will provide visible and inspirational leadership for the home, ensuring children receive high-quality, child-centred care in a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment.Ensure safeguarding is at the heart of all decision-making.Drive excellent standards of care, practice and compliance.Build effective relationships with families, schools, health professionals and social care partners.Ensure children's individual needs, strengths and aspirations shape the care they receive.Lead the home to achieve and maintain a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating.The successful post holder will be subject to an Enhanced Childrens’ DBS check. Career Progression FrameworkCareer Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Level A - Aut Even Residential Home are seeking a Registered Manager to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.