Registered Manager

Location: Camden Area

Job Title:

Registered Manager

Location:

London, NW1

Salary: £50,000 base salary with the potential to earn up to £56,600 through bonuses

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent (40 hours per week – flexible rota management required)

Priority Recruitment are excited to present a rare opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager to lead the re-opening of an existing children’s residential home in the NW1 area of London.

This role is ideal for a confident Registered Manager or a strong senior leader with 2–3 years’ management experience, who is motivated by the challenge of stabilising, shaping, and developing a home from re-opening through to a positive Ofsted outcome.

Salary & Benefits:

Base salary £50,000, OTE up to £56,600
32 days annual leave including bank holidays
Increases by 1 additional day per year for the first 3 years
Ofsted bonus:
£3,000 for Outstanding
£1,500 for Good
Occupancy bonus: £300 per month (once fully occupied)
Company car or travel allowance of £3,000 per annum
Government workplace pension (available after probation)
On-call responsibilities included within salary and rarely required

Company and Home Details:

Ofsted Rating: N/A (Re-opening)
Home Size: 3-bed children’s residential home
Client Group: EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties)
Main Purpose of the Role:
The Registered Manager will be responsible for the safe re-opening, leadership, and day-to-day management of the children’s home, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met and the home is fully prepared for inspection.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the re-opening process and establishing robust care, safeguarding, and operational standards
Ensuring the home operates fully in line with Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted requirements
Delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care focused on positive outcomes for young people
Recruiting, supervising, mentoring, and developing a stable staff team
Organising staff rotas and ensuring appropriate staffing levels at all times
Working closely with external agencies, professionals, and stakeholders
Preparing the home for Ofsted inspection and achieving a positive first outcome

The Registered Manager is contracted for 40 hours per week and is responsible for arranging their own rota, which may include occasional evening, weekend, or night-time duties to meet the needs of the home.

Successful Applicant:

Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a senior leadership role within children’s residential care
Experience supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs
NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management
NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People (minimum)
Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
Sound knowledge of:
Children Act 1989
Care Standards Act 2000
Children’s Homes Regulations
Safeguarding procedures
No disciplinary history or failed Fit Person declarations
Able to gain approval from the appropriate statutory body Additional Information:

Six-month probationary period
Three months’ notice required on either side (excluding disciplinary matters)
Role subject to an enhanced DBS check
Equal opportunities employer with a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and capable leader to make a lasting impact by shaping and re-establishing a children’s home from the ground up.

Apply now by submitting your CV and expression of interest for further details.

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