Registered Manager in London

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

OverviewPriority 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 RoleThe 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

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.

*Some of our roles may require drivers and/or male or female workers only. Where this is indicated, this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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