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 2-3 years of management experience and a strong background in supporting young people aged 9-17 with complex emotional and behavioral needs, we want to hear from you!
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. We believe in:
- Strong Leadership: We value leaders who inspire and motivate.
- Reflective Practice: Continuous improvement is at our core.
- Professional Development: We support our managers to lead with confidence.
In this role, you will have the chance to create a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment where your leadership can make a meaningful impact on a child's life.
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:
- Deliver high-quality, safe, and nurturing care for children and young people.
- Hold overall accountability for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child.
- Oversee day-to-day operations and lead staff practice.
- Drive continuous improvement in line with Area Camden's standards and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
- Maintain robust safeguarding systems and effective multi-agency working.
- Supervise and mentor staff, ensuring care plans and safeguarding procedures are implemented effectively.
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), along with 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.
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