In-House Provision
Children’s Home Registered Manager for new children’s home
- £47,990 to £53,446 per annum.
- 37 hours per week, permanent, full time.
- Enhanced pay for work outside normal hours including on-call allowance.
- Annual performance related pay reviews.
- Up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra Christmas closure day.
- Comprehensive wellbeing package, including Kent Rewards and NHS Blue Light.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Work mobile phone.
- Free DBS check.
Supporting children to build brighter futures
Manage something that truly matters.
We are opening small, high-quality children’s homes as part of Project Athena, a flagship programme transforming how we support children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural or neurodiverse needs.
We’re recruiting exceptional registered managers to lead and shape our first 2 homes in Sittingbourne and Ashford.
This isn’t a traditional management role. You will:
- shape a home from the ground up
- work with the project team to bring the home into operation
- recruit and develop your team
- shape practice, culture and standards from day one
- create a calm, safe and therapeutic environment where children can thrive.
All with the backing and stability of working for the UK’s largest local authority.
With structured development, new skills, and the chance to positively transform young lives, this is your opportunity to build a career with us which has no limits.
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About Athena Homes
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Project Athena - Registered Children's Home Sittingbourne and Ashford transcript.
Athena Homes are intentionally small with two children per home, and offer relationship based support grounded in positive behaviour support and trauma informed practice.
They provide time, stability and genuine support to improve long term outcomes and independence.
How we support you
- Dedicated behaviour practitioner support.
- Senior oversight from experienced children’s services leaders.
- Strong QA, safeguarding and regulatory support.
- Centralised recruitment, HR, finance and commissioning support.
- A practical, realistic approach to Ofsted focused on practice, not paperwork.
All so you can focus on what matters most - leading your team and improving children’s lives.
Who we’re looking for
We want inspiring, confident leaders ready to create an exceptional children’s home.
Ideally you will have:
- experience as a registered manager, or deputy manager ready to step up
- strong regulatory knowledge (Ofsted/CQC)
- understanding of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and SCCIF
- experience of the Ofsted inspection process
- a child-centred, values-led approach
- confidence in leading practice, constructive challenge and sound decision making
- commitment to improving outcomes for children
- understanding of positive behaviour approaches (training and coaching provided).
If you care deeply about quality, culture and creating nurturing experiences that can change young lives, we want to hear from you!
Apply now
Help us create homes that truly enhance outcomes for children and young people.
Applications close on Sunday 29 March.
Selection day is Thursday 2 April. This will be a full day, in-person event.
