Registered Manager – Brand New Children's Home (Opening Soon)
Care Management
Sittingbourne, Kent
£50,000 - £65,000 per year
Permanent, Full time
Work hours: 40 hours per week
Desirable Skills
Experience opening a new children's home Track record of "Good" or "Outstanding" Ofsted ratings Supporting children with mild learning difficulties and EBD Trauma-informed care and therapeutic approaches Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare Recruiting and training a new staff team Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 Budget and occupancy management
Job description
Job Title: Registered Manager - Brand New Children's Home (Opening Soon)
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1LT
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per year (dependent on experience)
Bonus: Up to £10,000 performance bonus per year
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About Us
Berry View Care Group is a new, ambitious provider opening our flagship 3-bedroom children's home in Sittingbourne. We support children with Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and mild learning difficulties.
We are looking for an exceptional Registered Manager to lead the way.
The Role
This is not just a job - it is a chance to build a service from the ground up, recruit your own team, and create a therapeutic, child-centred environment that achieves an "Outstanding" Ofsted rating.
Responsibilities:
Lead the full opening of our flagship home, from recruitment to first placement to full occupancy
Build and inspire your own staff team
Ensure full compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted standards
Develop and oversee individual care plans for children with EBD and mild learning difficulties
Act as the registered person with Ofsted - accountable for quality and safeguarding
Build strong relationships with children, families, social workers, and external agencies
Drive continuous improvement through audits, feedback, and staff development
Essential Requirements (Legal - Ofsted):
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 3 years)
Minimum 2 years' experience working in a children's residential setting within the last 5 years
At least 1 year in a supervisory or management role
Strong knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted inspection framework
Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle
Desirable Skills and Experience:
Experience opening a new children's home or similar service from scratch
Proven track record of achieving "Good" or "Outstanding" Ofsted ratings
Experience supporting children with mild learning difficulties and EBD
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and therapeutic approaches
Experience recruiting, training, and leading a new staff team
Experience managing budgets, occupancy, and financial performance
What We Offer:
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 (dependent on experience)
Performance bonus: Up to £10,000 per year
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - 5 extra days above statutory
Free meals while on shift
Health & wellbeing programme
Company events and team building
Referral bonus - £1,000 for recommending a successful hire
Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
On-site and free parking
Casual dress code
Enhanced sick pay
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1LT (easily commutable from Maidstone, Canterbury, Gillingham)
To Apply: Please send your CV to m.ap@berryviewcare.com
Berry View Care Group - Where Care Comes First.