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

Company: Area Camden

Location: London

Contract Type: Full-time

Salary: Base salary of £52,000 with potential earnings up to £58,600 through bonuses, plus a £3,000 car allowance or company car

Specific Hours: 40 hours per week

Are you an experienced, enthusiastic, and dedicated professional looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? At Area Camden, a Good Ofsted regulated business, we are seeking a passionate Registered Manager for our 3-bed children’s home in London.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Registered Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality care to the children and young people in our home. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the delivery of all care services and strategic planning for home developments.
• Ensuring the highest standards of childcare focused on achieving the best outcomes for each child.
• Providing practical leadership and support to staff, including supervision, mentoring, and training.
• Collaborating with other agencies and professionals to enhance the quality of care.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A minimum of 2-3 years of management experience in a similar setting.
• NVQ Level 5 in Management and NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People.
• Strong leadership, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of the Children’s Act 1989 and Care Standards Act 2000.
• Experience in managing staff and understanding safeguarding procedures.

Working Conditions

While the role requires a commitment of 40 hours per week, you will have the flexibility to arrange your own work rota, which may include evening, weekend, and night shifts. You will be responsible for ensuring appropriate staff presence to meet the childcare needs of the children and young people in the home.

Benefits and Growth Opportunities

We value our team and offer a range of benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays.
• A government workplace pension scheme after successful completion of your probation period.
• A mobile phone for work-related use.
• Ofsted bonuses: £3,000 for an Outstanding report and £1,500 for a Good report.
• Full occupancy bonus of £300 per month.
• A £3,000 car allowance or a company car valued at £5,400 per year.
• Local parking permit.

This position is subject to a six-month probationary period and a three-month notice period on either side, except for disciplinary or malpractice issues. Successful candidates will need to be approved by the appropriate statutory body.

If you are committed, passionate, and possess the experience and qualifications we seek, we encourage you to apply! Join us in our mission to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates. All staff are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.