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

Are you a passionate leader with a heart for helping young people? At Area Camden, we have been recognized as an Ofsted-rated Outstanding and Good provider since 2013, and we are on the lookout for an experienced Registered Manager to lead our new solo children's home in London. This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of children aged 9-17 who have complex emotional and behavioral needs.

Why Join Area Camden?

When you become part of Area Camden, you’re joining a team that prioritizes high-quality care and 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 and make a lasting impact.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where your leadership can truly shine.

Benefits That Matter

• 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 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 the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
• Ensure child-centered care focused on achieving the best outcomes.
• Maintain robust safeguarding systems and effective multi-agency working.
• Supervise and mentor staff, organize work patterns, and deliver 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), 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 full-time role (40 hours per week) 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!