Job Description

Ofsted Registered Manager - New Children's Residential Home

Location:

Erith, Kent

Job Type:

Full-time

Salary:

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

Lead with impact. Change lives. Build your legacy.

At Green Tree Children's Home, we're offering a unique opportunity for an experienced, passionate leader to take the helm of our 4-bed Ofsted-registered home in Erith, Kent. This is more than a management role -- it's your chance to drive meaningful change for children who need it most.

We care for young people aged 8 to 18 who have experienced trauma, disrupted placements, or neglect. As our Registered Manager, you'll lead from the front -- shaping a safe, therapeutic environment where healing, stability, and personal growth are not just goals, but daily achievements.

About the Home

Our home is a safe, nurturing space just a short walk from Erith town centre. Thoughtfully designed to feel like a true home, it offers inviting living spaces, areas for creativity and reflection, and close links to schools, green spaces, and support services. Every detail supports our mission to help children rebuild and thrive.

Your Role

Take full leadership of day-to-day operations, ensuring excellence in care and compliance with Ofsted standards Inspire, develop, and lead a high-performing care team Oversee bespoke care plans, behaviour support strategies, and robust risk management Embed a therapeutic, child-centred culture grounded in trauma-informed practice Build strong, collaborative partnerships with families, social workers, and external agencies Drive quality and performance, working toward 'Good' or 'Outstanding' inspection outcomes

About You

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete) Experience as a Registered or Deputy Manager in an Ofsted-regulated setting Proven ability to deliver strong inspection outcomes Deep understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and trauma-informed approaches Strong leadership, emotional intelligence, and decision-making capability An unwavering commitment to putting children first in all you do

What We Offer

Competitive salary with performance-related bonus Enhanced DBS check paid for by us Comprehensive professional development and leadership training Supportive and collaborative working environment Wellbeing resources and initiatives The chance to truly make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children

Apply Now

If you're ready to lead with compassion, drive positive change, and take your next step in residential childcare leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Join Green Tree Children's Home and help shape brighter futures -- one child at a time.

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