Children's Home Registered Manager

Join Our Team as a 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 on the lookout for a passionate and experienced 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 nurturing home environment
• Support to lead with confidence and make a lasting impact

Your Responsibilities

As our Registered Manager, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, safe, and nurturing care for children and young people.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and lead staff practice.
• Drive continuous improvement in line with Area Camden's standards and regulations.
• Ensure robust safeguarding systems and effective multi-agency working.
• Supervise and mentor staff, organizing work patterns and delivering care-focused training.

What We’re Looking For

We seek 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.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time role, requiring 40 hours per week. You will manage your own rota and participate in the on-call rota.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and professional growth:

• 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 bonuses: £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

Join Us!

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people, we encourage you to apply. At Area Camden, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.