Job Description

Children's Registered Manager - New Ofsted Residential Home

Location:

Erith, Kent

Job Type:

Full-time

Salary:

45,000 - 60,000 per annum (depending on experience) + performance bonus

Be the Difference. Lead with Purpose. Change a Child's Story.

Are you a driven leader with a passion for transforming lives? Green Tree Children's Home is searching for a bold and inspiring

Registered Manager

to lead our 4-bed Ofsted-registered children's home in Erith, Kent.

This isn't just another job -- it's your opportunity to be the steady hand in a child's storm, the guide who helps them reclaim their future, and the leader who shapes a home built on healing, trust, and growth.

We care for children aged 8 to 18 who have experienced trauma, neglect, or disrupted placements. In this role, your leadership will create a safe, therapeutic space where resilience is built, hope is restored, and young lives are transformed.

Why Green Tree?

Just minutes from Erith town centre, our home is more than a building -- it's a sanctuary. Warm, welcoming, and built with children's needs at the core, it offers creative spaces, calm corners, and a sense of belonging. This is where young people begin again -- and where your leadership can make that possible.

What You'll Do:

Take full ownership of the home's operations, ensuring excellence in care and compliance Lead, motivate, and empower a passionate care team to deliver outstanding support Craft and oversee personalised care plans that foster growth and independence Embed a culture of compassion, accountability, and trauma-informed practice Build trusted relationships with families, professionals, and partner agencies Champion continuous improvement -- and aim high in every Ofsted inspection

What You'll Bring:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work toward it) Experience as a Registered or Deputy Manager in an Ofsted-regulated home A successful track record with inspections and team leadership Deep understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and therapeutic care Emotional resilience, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead from the heart A fierce commitment to putting children first -- always

What We Offer:

A competitive salary and performance-based bonus Paid enhanced DBS check Ongoing leadership training and development opportunities A collaborative, supportive team culture Wellbeing support for staff and a workplace that values your growth A career with purpose -- where your work directly changes young lives

Ready to lead with impact?

If you're ready to bring your energy, experience, and heart to a role where every day counts, we want to hear from you. Apply now and become a driving force for change at Green Tree Children's Home.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Performance bonus
Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (preferred) NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management (preferred) DBS certificate registered to the Update service (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RM