Children's Home Registered Manager- Camden in London

Salary: Base salary £52,000 with the potential to earn up to £58,600 through bonuses plus £3,000 car allowance/company car.

Specific Hours: 40 hours per week.

Area Camden is a Good Ofsted regulated business and we are now looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, dedicated, professional Registered Manager for our 3 bed children’s home in London. We are seeking someone with a minimum of 2-3 years’ management experience and experience of working with young people aged 11-17 who exhibit challenging behaviour. As a company, we put our young people first and believe in providing a positive environment where they can grow to their full potential, so the right person would share our values and ethos. We work closely with other appropriate agencies and professionals, and the quality and professionalism of our staff is therefore of paramount importance.

Main Purpose of Role:

• Registered Managers are accountable for delivering high quality care to the children and young people resident within the home.
• Responsible for delivery of all care services, strategic planning for developments within the home, and all day-to-day management matters.
• Demonstrate the ability to build on the principles and practice standards expected at Area Camden and proactively contribute to the continuous improvement of childcare standards.
• Responsible for delivering childcare that is focused on obtaining the best outcomes for each child and young person within the home.
• Expected to demonstrate practical leadership in childcare, organise and support staff to provide the best possible care for each young person.
• Involves being personally available, as well as the supervision and mentoring of staff, organisation of work patterns, facilitation of care-focused training, and accessing appropriate services to support the childcare practices within the home.

The ideal candidate would have an NVQ level 5 in Management and a minimum NVQ level 3 Caring for Children and Young People. Experience of managing staff, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and leadership skills are essential qualities. Knowledge of the Children’s Act 1989 and Care Standards Act 2000 relating to Children’s Homes Regulations is required along with safeguarding procedures.

While the home manager is employed for 40 hours per week, they are expected to arrange their own work rota which may involve evening, weekend, and night shift duties. The home manager is wholly responsible for ensuring an appropriate staff presence to meet the childcare needs of the children and young people in the home.

The post is subject to a six-month probationary period. Annual leave is 28 days per annum, including Bank Holidays. The company has a government workplace pension scheme which can be joined following successful completion of the probation period. A mobile phone is available.

Ofsted Bonuses:

• £3,000 for an Outstanding report
• £1,500 for a Good report
• Full Occupancy Bonus – £300 per month
• A £3,000 car allowance or a company car worth £5,400 per year

The post is subject to three months’ notice on either side other than for disciplinary or malpractice issues. Local parking permit.

The successful candidate will need to be approved by the appropriate statutory body. Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.