Placement Manager

Placement Manager Children & Young Adult Residential Care

Location: Maidstone Kent
Contract: Full-time Permanent Hybrid

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a skilled and values-driven Placement Manager to support our Childrens and Young Adult Residential Home in Maidstone. The role is central to ensuring that all admissions are carefully matched safe and in the best interests of the child or young person in line with their needs care plans and outcomes.

The Placement Manager will work closely with local authorities social workers and the homes leadership team to ensure placements are appropriate planned and compliant with Ofsted requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all placement enquiries referrals and admissions

• Ensure thorough review of referral information to support effective matching of children and young people

• Liaise professionally with local authorities commissioning teams and social workers

• Work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure placements align with the homes Statement of Purpose

• Support smooth and well-planned admissions that prioritise the child or young persons safety welfare and emotional needs

• Maintain accurate timely and compliant placement records

• Monitor occupancy in a way that supports stability safeguarding and positive outcomes

• Contribute to service development and quality assurance processes

Safeguarding and Quality

• Ensure all placement decisions prioritise safeguarding and risk management

• Promote a child-centred trauma-informed approach throughout the placement process

• Ensure placements comply with Ofsted regulations safeguarding policies and safer recruitment principles

• Support the homes commitment to continuous improvement and reflective practice

About You

• Experience in childrens residential care placements referrals or commissioning

• Strong understanding of Childrens Homes Regulations safeguarding and child protection

• Knowledge of effective matching and placement stability principles

• Confident communicator with the ability to build professional relationships

• Highly organised analytical and able to manage sensitive information appropriately

• Values-led with a clear commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

• Supportive leadership and collaborative working culture

• Ongoing professional development and training

• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to positive outcomes for children and young people

• A role that supports regulatory compliance and service quality

Safer Recruitment

This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks references and safer recruitment checks in line with safeguarding requirements and Ofsted expectations.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about ensuring high-quality well-matched placements for children and young people we would welcome your application.

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement detailing your experience relevant to childrens residential placements.

Pension Healthcare Bonus