Children's Home Registered Manager

Join Our Team as a Children's Home Registered Manager!

Are you a passionate leader with a heart for making a difference in the lives of young people? At Area Camden, we are on the lookout for an experienced and dedicated Registered Manager to lead our new solo children's home in London. With an Ofsted-rated Outstanding and Good track record since 2013, this is your chance to join a team that truly puts children and young people at the heart of everything we do.

Why Join Area Camden?

By becoming part of our team, you will:

• Be part of a provider renowned for delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes.
• Receive strong support for your professional development and leadership journey.
• Have the opportunity to shape a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment.
• Make a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of children aged 9-17 with complex emotional and behavioral needs.

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 to ensure continuous improvement.
• Maintain robust safeguarding systems and effective multi-agency working.
• Supervise and mentor staff, organize work patterns, and deliver care-focused training.
• Ensure that 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) along with NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People.
• Strong knowledge of childcare and safeguarding regulations, including the Children Act 1989 and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
• 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 40-hour per week role, where you will manage your own rota and participate in the on-call rota. Your leadership will be crucial in creating a nurturing environment for our children.

Benefits

We believe in rewarding our team members! Here’s what you can expect:

• 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.

Join Us in Making a Difference!

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and lead with passion and commitment, we would love to hear from you. At Area Camden, we are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Join us in creating a brighter future for those we serve!