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CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Camden; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days of annual leave including bank

Mobile phone provided

Ofsted performance bonus: £3,000 (Outs

Full occupancy bonus £300 per month

Company car or £3,000 annual travel

3-month notice period

Ofsted approval

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd presents an exciting opportunity for a committed Children’s Home Registered Manager to lead a brand-new small residential home in Camden, London, ensuring high-quality care and safeguarding for children aged 9-17 with complex needs.

The role requires strong leadership, safeguarding expertise, and the ability to manage staff teams while driving continuous improvement in line with Children’s Homes Regulations and company standards.

Qualifications

• Leadership and management qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People + 2-3 years of management experience.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, safe and nurturing care for children and young people in the home.
• Hold overall accountability for safeguarding and welfare, and oversee day-to-day operations.
• Provide strong leadership, supervise staff, and drive continuous improvement in line with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Staff management

Communication

Resilience

Education

Leadership and Management qualification

NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People

Job description

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Children's Home Registered Manager to manage a brand new small children's residential home based in the Camden area in London. You will join a provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people

This is a fantastic care provider dedicated to supporting children and young people aged 9-17 who have complex emotional and behavioural needs, providing a safe and supportive environment

As the Manager your key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for delivering high-quality, safe and nurturing care for children and young people in the home
• Hold overall accountability for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child, overseeing day-to-day operations, leading staff practice, and driving continuous improvement in line with company standards, ethos and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015
• Provide strong leadership, ensuring care is child-centred and focused on achieving the best outcomes for the child
• Maintaining robust safeguarding systems, safer staffing arrangements, clear risk assessments, and effective multi-agency working
• Ensure the child's individual vulnerabilities, behaviours and support needs are understood and responded to consistently
• Supervise as well as mentor staff, organise work patterns, deliver care-focused training, ensure care plans, safeguarding procedures and support services are implemented effectively

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Strong childcare and safeguarding knowledge, including the Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000, the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Ability to lead safeguarding practice, manage risk, respond to incidents, and ensure the home meets its duty to protect and promote the welfare of the child at all times
• Experience of managing staff teams, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead with confidence, professionalism and resilience
• A genuine passion for children's homes and a strong commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people

To be considered for this position you must hold a leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards one, together with NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People + 2-3 years of management experience and a strong background in supporting young people

The successful Manager will receive an excellent salary of £52,000 - £58,600 per annum - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

Benefits:

• 32 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year for the first three years
• Mobile phone provided
• Ofsted performance bonus: £3,000 for an Outstanding judgement and £1,500 for a Good judgement
• Full occupancy bonus of £300 per month
• Company car or £3,000 annual travel allowance
• 3-month notice period, except in disciplinary cases
• Appointment subject to Ofsted approval

Reference ID: 7407