Registered Manager

Location: Crouch End

Job Title:

Registered Manager

Location:

Camden, N8
Salary: £53,000 base salary with the potential to earn up to £60,800 through bonuses
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Priority Recruitment are proud to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a 4-bed children’s residential home in London, supporting young people aged 11–17 with emotional and behavioural needs.
This role is suited to an established Registered Manager or a strong senior leader with 2–3 years’ management experience, who is confident leading a home regulated by Ofsted and committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care.

Salary & Benefits:

Base salary £53,000, OTE up to £60,800
32 days annual leave including bank holidays
Increases by 1 day per year for the first 3 years
Ofsted bonus:
£3,000 for Outstanding
£1,500 for Good
Occupancy bonus: £400 per month (full occupancy)
Company car or travel allowance of £3,000 per annum
On-call duties included within salary and rarely required

Company and Home Details:

Ofsted Rating:
Good
Home Size: 4-bed residential home
Client Group: EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties)
Occupancy:
Fully occupied

Main Purpose of the Role:
The Registered Manager is accountable for delivering high-quality, child-centred care, ensuring the home operates in line with all regulatory, safeguarding, and quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

Overall leadership and day-to-day management of the home
Strategic planning and continuous development of care practices
Ensuring positive outcomes for each young person through trauma-informed, relationship-based care
Leading, supervising, mentoring, and developing staff teams
Organising staff rotas and ensuring appropriate staffing levels at all times
Working collaboratively with external professionals and agencies
Maintaining full compliance with safeguarding procedures, policies, and legislation

While contracted for 40 hours per week, the Registered Manager 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 management role within children’s residential care
Experience supporting young people aged 11–17 with challenging behaviour
NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management
NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People (minimum)
Strong leadership, communication, and staff management 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

If you are a dedicated, experienced leader with the passion to make a real difference in young people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
 
Apply now by submitting your CV and expression of interest for further details.

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