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 an experienced leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people? Area Camden, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding and Good provider since 2013, is looking for a dedicated Registered Manager to lead our new solo children’s home in London. This is your chance to step into a role where your leadership can truly shine!

Why Choose Area Camden?

At Area Camden, children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating safe, nurturing homes where they can thrive. As our Registered Manager, you will:

• Be part of a reputable provider known for delivering high-quality care.
• Receive strong support for your professional development and reflective practice.
• Have the opportunity to shape a stable and nurturing environment that makes a lasting impact on children’s lives.

What You’ll Do

As the 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 to ensure continuous improvement.
• Maintain robust safeguarding systems and effective multi-agency working.
• Supervise and mentor staff, ensuring care plans and safeguarding procedures are implemented effectively.

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 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 homes and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for young people.

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.

Exciting Benefits Await You!

• 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.

At Area Camden, we are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all 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 and help shape the future of our young people!