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 have proudly maintained an Ofsted rating of Outstanding and Good since 2013. We are dedicated to creating safe, nurturing homes where children and young people can thrive. We are on the lookout for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead our new solo children's home in London.

Your Role

As our Registered Manager, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, safe, and nurturing care for children aged 9-17 with complex emotional and behavioral needs.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
• Lead and mentor staff, fostering a child-centered approach to care.
• Maintain robust safeguarding systems and effective multi-agency collaboration.
• Drive continuous improvement in line with Area Camden's ethos and standards.

What We’re Looking For

We seek a qualified leader who can demonstrate:

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

Why Join Area Camden?

Joining our team means becoming part of a respected provider known for delivering high-quality care and positive outcomes for children. We value:

• Strong leadership and reflective practice.
• Professional development and support for our managers.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a child's life.

Benefits

• 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 bonuses: £3,000 for an Outstanding judgment and £1,500 for a Good judgment.
• 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).

Working Conditions

This is a full-time role with a 40-hour work week. You will manage your own rota and participate in the on-call rota.

Commitment to Safeguarding

Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment, and successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you!