Location: Canterbury
Salary: Competitive + Bonuses
2-Bed EBD Home
Start Monday is proud to be recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 2-bed children's residential home in Canterbury.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants more than just a job - it's a chance to shape a home from the very beginning, build a strong culture, and create a safe, nurturing environment where young people can truly thrive.
You'll be joining a provider with genuine ambition, strong values, and a supportive senior leadership team that understands the realities of residential childcare.
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will:
Lead the setup and registration of the home with Ofsted
Recruit, develop, and inspire your own staff team
Create a warm, therapeutic, and child-centred environment
Ensure the home operates to the highest standards of care and compliance
Build positive relationships with professionals, families, and external agencies
Drive excellent outcomes for children and young people
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
Experienced within children's residential care
Either an existing Registered Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step up
Passionate about achieving positive outcomes for young people
Confident leading teams and developing staff
Knowledgeable around Ofsted regulations and safeguarding
Holding (or working towards) Level 5 in Leadership & Management
What's On Offer
Opportunity to shape and lead a new home
Supportive and passionate senior management team
Competitive salary and bonus structure
Career progression opportunities
The chance to genuinely make your markIf you're ready for your next challenge and want to be part of building something special, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Start Monday for a confidential conversation
Salary description
£55000.00 - £58000.00 per year