At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and shape a brand-new children's home, ensuring high standards of care and safeguarding.
- Company: Ambitious care provider focused on positive outcomes for young people.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, strong career progression, and supportive leadership.
- Other info: Opportunity to develop a compliant and therapeutic environment.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact from day one in a nurturing environment.
- Qualifications: Must have Ofsted experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Grays (DA12)
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
Service: New 3-bed home (Unregulated) RI already in place
Requirement: MUST have Ofsted experience (essential)
Urgency: ASAP start
Benefits
- £55,000 - £65,000 per annum salary
- Opportunity to launch and shape a brand-new 3-bed service
- RI (Responsible Individual) already in place for support and oversight
- Strong autonomy in setting up and embedding service culture
- Career progression potential within a growing organisation
- Opportunity to make a significant impact from day one
- Supportive leadership structure while building the home
The Company
- Growing and ambitious care provider expanding into new services
- Focus on high-quality residential and semi-independent provisions
- Commitment to strong safeguarding and positive outcomes for young people
- Experienced senior leadership team with RI oversight in place
- Invested in building well-structured, compliant and therapeutic environments
- Developing services with long-term growth and stability in mind
The Role
- Registered Manager for a newly established 3-bed home
- Responsible for setting up and operationally leading the service from launch
- Ensure high standards of safeguarding, care, and internal quality assurance
- Work closely with the Responsible Individual (RI) to meet compliance expectations
- Embed policies, procedures, and staffing structures within the home
- Lead recruitment, induction, and development of the staff team
- Ensure safe, stable, and nurturing environment for young people
- Drive service quality and prepare for future regulatory scrutiny where applicable
- Manage day-to-day operations, risk, and service development
The Person Applying
- MUST have previous Ofsted experience (essential requirement)
- Experienced Registered Manager or strong senior manager in residential care
- Confident working in new or developing services
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards
- Able to lead a service independently with minimal initial structure
- Resilient, proactive, and solution-focused approach
- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- Excellent organisational and decision-making abilities
- Passionate about creating a safe and positive environment for young people
Locations
Childrens Home Registered Manager in Kent, Maidstone employer: Nursing Medical Recruitment Ltd
As a growing and ambitious care provider, we offer an exceptional opportunity for a Childrens Home Registered Manager to launch and shape a brand-new 3-bed service in Grays. With a competitive salary of £55,000 to £65,000 per annum, you will enjoy strong autonomy in establishing a positive service culture, supported by an experienced leadership team and a commitment to high-quality care. Join us to make a significant impact from day one while benefiting from career progression opportunities within a nurturing and compliant environment focused on safeguarding young people's well-being.
Contact Details:
Nursing Medical Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
