Registered Manager

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Job Title: Registered Manager

Location: London, NW1

Salary: £50,000 base salary with the potential to earn up to £56,600 through bonuses

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent (40 hours per week – flexible rota management required)

Priority Recruitment are excited to present a rare opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager to lead the re-opening of an existing children’s residential home in the NW1 area of London.

This role is ideal for a confident Registered Manager or a strong senior leader with 2–3 years’ management experience, who is motivated by the challenge of stabilising, shaping, and developing a home from re-opening through to a positive Ofsted outcome.

Salary & Benefits:

Base salary £50,000, OTE up to £56,600
32 days annual leave including bank holidays
Increases by 1 additional day per year for the first 3 years
Ofsted bonus:
£3,000 for Outstanding
£1,500 for Good
Occupancy bonus: £300 per month (once fully occupied)
Company car or travel allowance of £3,000 per annum
Government workplace pension (available after probation)
On-call responsibilities included within salary and rarely requiredCompany and Home Details:

Ofsted Rating: N/A (Re-opening)
Home Size: 3-bed children’s residential home
Client Group: EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties)Main Purpose of the Role:
The Registered Manager will be responsible for the safe re-opening, leadership, and day-to-day management of the children’s home, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met and the home is fully prepared for inspection.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the re-opening process and establishing robust care, safeguarding, and operational standards
Ensuring the home operates fully in line with Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted requirements
Delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care focused on positive outcomes for young people
Recruiting, supervising, mentoring, and developing a stable staff team
Organising staff rotas and ensuring appropriate staffing levels at all times
Working closely with external agencies, professionals, and stakeholders
Preparing the home for Ofsted inspection and achieving a positive first outcomeThe Registered Manager is contracted for 40 hours per week and 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 senior leadership role within children’s residential care
Experience supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs
NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management
NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People (minimum)
Strong leadership, organisational, and communication 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 bodyAdditional 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 and promoting the welfare of children and young peopleThis is an excellent opportunity for a driven and capable leader to make a lasting impact by shaping and re-establishing a children’s home from the ground up.

Apply now by submitting your CV and expression of interest for further details.

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Location:
Camden Area
Salary:
£50,000 - £56,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Social Care

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