Children's Home Registered Manager

Join Our Team as a Registered Manager at Area Camden!\n

Are you a passionate leader with a heart for children? Area Camden, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding and Good provider since 2014, is on the lookout for an experienced and dedicated Registered Manager to oversee our established 3-bed children’s home in London. This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people aged 9-17 with complex emotional and behavioral needs.

Your Role and Responsibilities\n

As our Registered Manager, you will:

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• Deliver high-quality, safe, and nurturing care for children and young people.
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• Oversee day-to-day operations while ensuring compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
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• Lead and mentor staff, fostering a child-centered approach focused on achieving the best outcomes.
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• Maintain robust safeguarding systems and effective multi-agency collaboration.
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• Implement care plans and ensure that individual vulnerabilities and support needs are consistently addressed.
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What We’re Looking For\n

To thrive in this role, you should have:

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• A Leadership and Management qualification (or a willingness to work towards one) and NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People.
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• Strong knowledge of childcare and safeguarding laws, including the Children Act 1989 and the Care Standards Act 2000.
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• Experience managing staff teams with excellent communication skills.
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• A genuine passion for children’s homes and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for young people.
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Why Choose Area Camden?\n

Joining Area Camden means becoming part of a community that values:

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• Proven Track Record: Consistently achieving Good and Outstanding Ofsted ratings since 2014.
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• Strong Support Systems: Well-established processes to help you focus on delivering high-quality care.
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• Hands-On Leadership: Direct support from an experienced leadership team who understand your role.
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• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, peer support, and involvement in wider initiatives.
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Working Conditions\n

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week. You will manage your own rota and participate in the on-call rota. The role comes with a competitive base salary of £52,000, with the potential to earn up to £58,600 through bonuses.

Benefits That Matter\n

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• 32 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year for the first three years.
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• Workplace pension and mobile phone provided.
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• Ofsted performance bonuses: £3,000 for an Outstanding judgment and £1,500 for a Good judgment.
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• Full occupancy bonus of £300 per month.
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• Company car or £3,000 annual travel allowance.
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• Local parking permit and a 3-month notice period (except in disciplinary cases).
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At Area Camden, 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. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and support to children and young people!