Regional Support Manager | Residential Care Homes
Location: Kent (Dover – Maidstone region)
Salary: £60,000 per annum + standard package
Remit
Compass Associates are proud to be working with a growing, family-run care provider to recruit a Regional Manager to oversee a small portfolio of residential homes across Kent. This is a newly created position, designed to support and strengthen leadership across three care homes located between Dover and Maidstone. The role will act as a “manager of managers,” working closely with Home Managers to drive performance, ensure compliance, and maintain high standards of care across the group.
This is a hands-on, field-based role requiring regular presence across all sites (circa 40 - 45 minutes between the furthest homes). You will play a key role in supporting managers with day-to-day challenges, improving consistency, and embedding strong operational practices. You will be supported by a well-established leadership team within a business that prides itself on internal progression, strong support networks, and a collaborative culture.
The Candidate
Our client is seeking a proactive and engaging leader with experience across multiple services, either in a regional capacity or as a strong Home Manager ready to step up. You will be confident managing managers, supporting teams, and balancing priorities across several homes. A strong understanding of CQC frameworks, staff management, and operational oversight is essential.
The ideal candidate will be visible, energetic, and hands-on - not someone looking for a purely office-based role. You will enjoy being out in services, supporting teams, and driving improvements where needed. A background in residential care is preferred, given the nature of the services, although nursing experience will be considered where appropriate.
Requirements – Essential
Requirements – Desirable
Benefits
Interview Process
Stage One: Informal face-to-face meeting
Stage Two: Second-stage interview with senior leadership
Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and hands-on leader to step into a newly created Regional Manager role within a supportive, family-run organisation. With a manageable portfolio of homes and strong internal backing, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping performance, supporting managers, and driving consistent, high-quality care across the group.
Location
Suitable commute from Dover, Maidstone, Ashford, Canterbury, Folkestone, Sittingbourne, Faversham, and surrounding areas.
Recommendations
Compass Associates Ltd are acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer £500 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.
Contact Details
To be considered for this opportunity, please contact Chabely Lainez directly on 02394 211145 / 07778 122535 or submit an updated CV to [email protected]
