Residential Children's Home Manager

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Camden; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days of annual leave

Mobile phone provided

Ofsted performance bonus

Full occupancy bonus

Company car or travel allowance

3-month notice period

Ofsted approval subject

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd seeks a committed Children’s Home Registered Manager for a brand-new small residential home in Camden, London. You will lead high-quality, child-centred care for 9–17-year-olds with complex needs, ensuring safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

You will manage staff, implement care plans, and drive continuous improvement in line with regulations and company standards, with a competitive salary and generous leave.

Qualifications

• Leadership/Management qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People required.
• Experience in managing a children’s home or similar setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, safe and nurturing care for children and young people in the home.
• Oversee safeguarding and welfare, ensuring day-to-day operations meet regulatory standards.
• Provide strong leadership, ensuring child-centred care and best outcomes.
• Maintain safeguarding systems, safer staffing, risk assessments and multi‑agency collaboration.
• Supervise and mentor staff, organise work patterns and ensure care plans are implemented.

Skills

Childcare knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Staff leadership

Communication skills

Resilience

Education

Leadership/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:

• 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

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