Dual Children's Service Manager

Jupiter Recruitment; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Mobile phone provided

Ofsted bonus up to £6,000 per annum

Full occupancy bonus up to £600 per mo

Company car or £3,000 travel allowance

Local parking permit

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking a Dual Registered Manager for two children’s homes in the Camden area of London. You will be responsible for delivering high‑quality, child‑centred care, safeguarding, and continuous improvement across both homes.

The role requires leadership, 2–3 years of management experience, and a solid understanding of safeguarding legislation. It is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary and generous benefits.

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 leading staff teams.
• Excellent communication, professionalism and resilience.
• Strong knowledge of childcare and safeguarding legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, safe and nurturing care across two children’s homes.
• Hold overall safeguarding accountability and promote welfare in line with regulations.
• Provide strong leadership and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain safeguarding systems, staffing arrangements and risk assessments.
• Oversee care plans and multi-agency working; supervise and mentor staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Resilience

Safeguarding

Education

Leadership & Management qualification

NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People

Job description

An outstanding new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Dual Registered Manager for two children's homes 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 across both children's homes
• Hold overall accountability for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, 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 children
• Maintaining robust safeguarding systems, safe and effective staffing arrangements, clear risk assessments and effective multi-agency working
• Ensure each child's individual vulnerabilities, behaviours and support needs are understood and responded to consistently
• Supervise and mentor staff, organise work patterns and 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 knowledge of childcare and safeguarding legislation, including the Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000, Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• The ability to lead safeguarding practice, manage risk, respond effectively to incidents and ensure the homes protect and promote the welfare of children at all times
• 2-3 years of management experience, including experience of leading and developing staff teams
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead with confidence, professionalism and resilience
• 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**

The successful Dual Registered Manager will receive an excellent salary of £55,120 - £68,320 per annum DOE.This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week.In return or your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 32 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing by one day per year for the first three years
• Workplace pension following successful completion of probation
• Mobile phone provided
• Ofsted performance bonus of up to £6,000 per annum, with £3,000 awarded per home achieving an Outstanding Ofsted judgement and £1,500 per home achieving a Good Ofsted judgement
• Full occupancy bonus of up to £600 per month
• Company car or £3,000 annual travel allowance
• Local parking permit

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