Registered Manager - Childrens Home

Children's Home Registered Manager

Location:

London, NW1

Hours:

40 per week (flexibility required)
Salary: £50,000 base, up to £56,600 with bonuses
3 Bed Home - Reopening
Our client is a Good-rated Ofsted regulated organisation, committed to putting young people at the centre of everything they do. They provide safe, supportive and nurturing environments that allow children and young people to thrive, achieve their full potential, and successfully transition into adulthood.
My client is excited to reopen their 3 bed children's home in London and are now seeking an experienced, professional and motivated Registered Manager to lead the service.
As Registered Manager, you will be accountable for the overall running of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance with Children's Home Regulations.
You will lead, motivate and support the staff team to provide a safe, nurturing and structured environment for young people aged 11-17 with challenging behaviours.
Other responsibilities include:
Ensuring care delivery is focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for young people.
Taking responsibility for strategic planning, rota management, safeguarding and staff development.
Maintaining effective partnerships with professionals, agencies and the local community.
Taking a proactive role in staff supervision, mentoring, training, and ensuring high practice standards.
We're looking for someone who is:
Experienced - 2-3 years' Registered Manager experience in a children's residential setting, with strong safeguarding knowledge.
Qualified - NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) and NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children & Young People (or equivalent).
Knowledgeable - Strong understanding of the Children's Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000, and Ofsted regulations.
Skilled - Excellent leadership, organisational, communication and report-writing skills.
Flexible - Willing to manage own rota, including evenings, weekends and occasional night shifts to ensure safe staffing levels.
Benefits
Annual leave: 32 days (including bank holidays), rising annually for the first 3 years
Performance bonuses:
o £3,000 - Outstanding Ofsted report
o £1,500 - Good Ofsted report
o £400 - Full occupancy bonus (monthly)
Company car or £3,000 travel allowance
Mobile phone provided
Local parking permit
Pension scheme - available after probation
Enhanced career development opportunities within a growing organisation
Additional Information
The role is subject to a 6-month probationary period and a 3-month notice period (other than in disciplinary cases).
Candidates must be approved by Ofsted as a Registered Manager.
An Enhanced DBS check and thorough reference checks will be carried out prior to appointment.