Job Description

Location:

Erith, Kent

Job Type:

Full-time

Salary:

50,000 - 60,000 per annum (depending on experience) + performance-based bonus

Lead with Purpose. Build Stability. Deliver Lasting Change.

Green Tree Children's Home in Erith, Kent is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced, confident, and values-driven

Registered Manager

to lead our newly established 4-bed Ofsted-registered home. This role is more than managing a service--it's about shaping something meaningful from the ground up. Your leadership will help create a safe, stable, and supportive environment for children aged 8 to 18 to recover, grow, and thrive.

A New Start, Built on Solid Foundations

Green Tree is the latest venture from a trusted and respected semi-independent provider. Combining fresh ambition with a proven track record in children's care, our team brings deep sector knowledge, a commitment to ethics, and a strong history of delivering quality outcomes across residential services.

Lead with Autonomy, Backed by Support

At Green Tree, you'll have the freedom to lead with your professional judgement and vision--without micromanagement. Our senior leadership team is accessible, collaborative, and invested in your success. You'll be empowered to run the home with the independence, clarity, and support that experienced managers deserve.

Why Green Tree?

Our purpose-built home is just minutes from Erith town centre and provides a calm, therapeutic space for both children and staff. Designed to reflect a trauma-informed approach, the home is embedded within a supportive local network of partners and community resources, enabling you to deliver holistic, child-centred care.

Joining us at this early stage means you'll play a central role in shaping the culture, practice, and standards of the home. Your leadership will help define the way care is delivered--creating real and lasting impact for the young people we support.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee all strategic and day-to-day operations of the home Ensure full compliance with Ofsted requirements and relevant legislation Build, lead, and develop a skilled, compassionate care team Design and maintain individualised care plans tailored to each child's needs Embed trauma-informed, therapeutic principles into every aspect of practice Develop strong relationships with families, professionals, and partner agencies Promote a culture of continuous improvement and strive for excellence in inspections and outcomes
Who We're Looking For

You are a resilient and emotionally intelligent leader, with the commitment and insight to build a new service rooted in quality and care. You know what good looks like--and you're ready to create it, lead it, and embed it in a home that makes a difference.

You'll bring:

A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Residential Childcare (or be working towards it) Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in an Ofsted-regulated setting A track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering strong inspection results Solid safeguarding knowledge and confidence in trauma-informed practice Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills A child-centred ethos and passion for ethical, lasting care
What We Offer:

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus Enhanced DBS check fully funded Tailored training and ongoing leadership development High level of autonomy supported by experienced senior leaders Wellbeing support and access to external resources A collaborative, transparent, and values-led working culture A rare chance to lead a brand-new service from its inception
Shape Something That Matters

This is more than a new role--it's a genuine opportunity to define a home where children feel safe, valued, and hopeful. If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, and want to build something purposeful with real long-term impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to lead a service where your experience and vision will truly make a difference.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 50,000.00-60,000.00 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