Registered Manager (Ofsted)

 

Registered Manager (Ofsted)
Camden / N8
£53,000 basic OTE up to £60,800
Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a well-established 4-bed children’s home supporting young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). The home is currently rated Good by Ofsted and operates at full occupancy.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and values-led manager looking to join a stable service with strong support and a competitive benefits package.

The Role
As Registered Manager, you will hold full accountability for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high-quality care and positive outcomes for young people. You will lead, motivate, and develop your team while ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and Ofsted standards.

Key Responsibilities

Overall management of the children’s home, including care quality, safeguarding, and complianceLeadership and development of the staff team, including recruitment, supervision, appraisals, and trainingOversight of admissions and dischargesEnsuring compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations, Ofsted SCCIF, and organisational policiesManaging rotas, budgets, and resources effectivelyBuilding positive relationships with external professionals and commissionersProducing high-quality reports and maintaining accurate recordsParticipating in the on-call rota (included within salary and shared with the Deputy Manager)

The Package

£53,000 base salaryOTE up to £60,800 through bonuses£3,000 bonus for an Outstanding Ofsted rating£1,500 bonus for a Good Ofsted rating£400 per month occupancy bonus (home currently full)32 days annual leave including bank holidays (increasing annually for the first 3 years)Company car or £3,000 travel allowanceOn-call included within salary and rarely required

The Ideal Candidate

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children & Young People) or willing to work towardsLevel 3 qualification in Residential ChildcareMinimum 2–3 years’ management experience within a children’s homeStrong knowledge of safeguarding, legislation, and Ofsted frameworksExperience supporting young people with EBDConfident, resilient, and able to lead from the frontFull UK driving licence (or access to suitable transport)

Next Steps

If you are an experienced Registered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager ready to step up and are looking for a long-term opportunity within a stable, supportive service, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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