Registered Manager

Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home (EBD)

📍 London, NW1
💷 Base Salary: £52,000 + Bonus Potential up to £58,600
🚗 £3,000 Car Allowance or Company Car (£5,400 value)
🏡 Existing Solo EBD Home – Reopening

Area Camden is seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager ready to take the next step to lead a solo-bed Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) home in the NW1 area.

Benefits

• 32 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Annual leave entitlement increases by one day per year for the first three years
• Ofsted Bonus Scheme
  • £3,000 for an ‘Outstanding’ inspection
  • £1,500 for a ‘Good’ inspection
• £300 per month occupancy bonus at full occupancy
• On-call responsibilities are included within salary and are rarely required, shared with the Deputy Manager depending on the home's circumstances

About the Home

• Existing home currently being reopened
• Solo-bed provision supporting young people with EBD needs
• Opportunity to shape and lead the service from its relaunch
• Strong support from senior leadership and the wider Polaris Community group

Candidate Requirements

• Experienced Registered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager seeking progression
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in a senior management role within Children's Residential Care
• Evidence of contributing to Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes (Deputy Managers should be able to demonstrate their contribution through previous inspection reports)
• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare (or equivalent)
• Hold or be actively working towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations and quality standards
• Must live within a commutable distance of the home
• Salary expectations should align with the advertised package and be reflective of experience and knowledge

If you have a passion for residential childcare and a track record of achieving excellence, we would love to hear from you.