Registered Manager Job at Service Care Solutions (Hythe)

Registered Manager

Service Care Solutions

Location:
United Kingdom , Hythe

Category:
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Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

60000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Are you an experienced Registered Manager ready to lead an Ofsted-regulated children’s service with passion, integrity, and ambition? We are working with a dedicated care group who specialize in supporting children and young people with emotional and/or behavioral difficulties in Hythe, Kent. We are looking for a strong, values-driven leader to take full responsibility for the delivery, quality, and commercial success of a children’s residential service. This is a pivotal role for someone who is committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for children and young people while building a high-performing, compliant, and sustainable service.

Job Responsibility:

Lead and manage an Ofsted-regulated children’s home in line with all legislative and regulatory requirements
Drive a culture of safeguarding, quality, and person-centred care
Inspire, develop, and retain a skilled and motivated staff team
Ensure the service achieves and maintains a minimum Ofsted ‘Good’ rating, with Outstanding as the goal
Take accountability for operational performance, financial viability, and service growth
Act as the key point of contact for stakeholders, professionals, and partners
Participate in the management on-call rota
Promote a strong safeguarding culture at all times
Ensure immediate action is taken where risks are identified
Maintain full compliance with Ofsted, Health & Safety, and organisational policies
Ensure mandatory training and compliance targets are consistently met
Champion excellent, outcome-focused, person-centred care
Lead by example with integrity, professionalism, and accountability
Coach, mentor, and develop staff to achieve high performance
Embed continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice
Ensure robust quality assurance and evidence-based practice
Manage the service budget and financial viability
Promote and market the service positively
Lead on enquiries, referrals, and admissions
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners

Requirements:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare (within the last 5 years)
At least 1 year’s experience managing or supervising staff in a care setting
Eligible for full Ofsted registration
Strong leadership, financial, and decision-making skills

Nice to have:

An empowering, approachable, and resilient leader
Passionate about delivering high-quality care
Confident, influential, and inspiring
Committed to continuous learning and improvement
Professional, ethical, and child-focused in everything you do

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 26, 2026

Expiration:
February 23, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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