Service Development Manager

Service Development Manager - Therapeutic Children's Homes Ashford, Kent | Excellent salary & progression opportunity Ready to take your next step beyond Registered Manager? We're looking for an

experienced and successful Registered Manager

who is ready to broaden their experience and take on a more strategic role across a small group of

therapeutic children's homes in Ashford . This is an opportunity for someone who has

successfully managed a children's home

and is now ready to support other managers, influence standards across multiple homes and become involved in the development of a new home. As

Service Development Manager , you'll work across the homes, supporting operational standards, developing managers and taking responsibility for the

registration and opening of a new Ashford home . Where could this lead? For the right person, this role offers a genuine pathway towards

Responsible Individual (RI)

responsibility, with the potential to progress to leading a

four-home Ashford cluster , subject to demonstrated readiness and development. We're looking for someone who: Has a strong track record as a

Registered Manager in children's residential care Understands what excellent practice looks like Is confident supporting and developing other managers Has strong knowledge of Ofsted, safeguarding and regulatory requirements Enjoys improving services and helping homes achieve their potential Is ready to move from managing

one home to influencing several This isn't simply another Registered Manager role. It's an opportunity to

use the experience you've already built, develop your leadership further and be part of shaping a growing group of therapeutic children's homes. If you're ready for the next chapter in your career, I'd love to have a confidential conversation with you. Jo - Start Monday

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