Children's Home Registered Manager
Join Our Team as a Children's Home Registered Manager!
Company: Area Camden
Location: London
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Base salary of £52,000, with potential earnings up to £58,600 through bonuses
About Us
At Area Camden, we pride ourselves on being an Ofsted-rated Outstanding and Good provider since 2014. We are on the lookout for an experienced and dedicated Registered Manager to lead our new solo children's home in London. If you have a passion for supporting young people aged 9-17 with complex emotional and behavioral needs, this is your chance to make a real difference!
Why Choose Area Camden?
Joining our team means becoming part of a respected provider known for delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people. Here’s what you can expect:
- Proven Track Record: Since 2014, we have consistently achieved Good and Outstanding Ofsted ratings, ensuring a stable and high-performing environment.
- Strong Operational Support: Benefit from well-established systems and processes that allow you to focus on delivering exceptional care.
- Hands-On Leadership: Receive direct support from an experienced leadership team who are proactive and engaged.
- Experienced Mentorship: Our senior team has real Registered Manager experience, providing you with practical and knowledgeable support.
- Wider Community: Be part of the Polaris Community, gaining access to specialist support services, including HR, Quality Assurance, and Learning & Development.
- Opportunities for Influence: Engage in diversity and inclusion forums, giving you a voice beyond your home.
- Continuous Development: We are committed to your professional growth through training and peer support.
Your Role
As our Registered Manager, you will:
- Deliver high-quality, safe, and nurturing care for children and young people.
- Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
- Lead staff practice and drive continuous improvement in line with Area Camden's ethos.
- 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
To thrive in this role, you should have:
- 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 legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and the Care Standards Act 2000.
- Experience 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.
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 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
In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment where your leadership can have a meaningful and lasting impact on a child's life. 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.
