Children's Home Registered Manager

Join Our Team as a Children's Home Registered Manager!

Company: Area Camden

Location: London

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week (on-call)

Salary: Base salary of £52,000, with potential earnings up to £58,600 through bonuses

About Us

At Area Camden, we pride ourselves on being an Ofsted-rated Outstanding and Good provider since 2013. We are on the lookout for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead our new solo children's home in London. If you have a strong background in supporting young people aged 9-17 with complex emotional and behavioral needs, this is your chance to make a real difference!

Why Join Area Camden?

Becoming part of Area Camden means joining a team that is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people. Here’s what you can expect:

• Strong leadership and reflective practice
• Professional development opportunities
• A chance to shape a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment

Benefits

• 6-month probation period
• 32 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing by 1 day per year for the first three years
• Workplace pension (post-probation)
• Mobile phone provided
• Ofsted performance bonus: £3,000 for an Outstanding judgement and £1,500 for a Good judgement
• Full occupancy bonus of £300 per month
• Company car or £3,000 annual travel allowance
• Local parking permit
• 3-month notice period (except in disciplinary cases)
• Appointment subject to Ofsted approval

About the Role

As the Registered Manager, you will be at the forefront of delivering high-quality, safe, and nurturing care for children and young people in our home. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overall accountability for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child
• Overseeing day-to-day operations and leading staff practice
• Driving continuous improvement in line with Area Camden's standards and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015
• Maintaining robust safeguarding systems and effective multi-agency working
• Supervising and mentoring staff, organizing work patterns, and delivering care-focused training

About You

We are looking for a qualified and experienced leader who can demonstrate:

• A Leadership and Management qualification (or willingness to work towards one) and NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People
• Strong childcare and safeguarding knowledge, including relevant legislation and regulations
• Experience in managing staff teams with excellent communication skills
• A genuine passion for children's homes and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people

This is a 40-hour per week role, where you will manage your own rota and participate in the on-call rota. Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to make a difference? Join us at Area Camden!