Registered Manager in Palmers Green
Posted by Leaders in Care
£55,000 – £60,000 a year
Palmers Green · Permanent
We are recruiting for a Registered Manager to join a growing, forward-thinking children's residential care provider in North London. Offering a competitive salary, generous performance bonuses, flexible working arrangements and genuine opportunities for career progression, this is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting difference while developing your management career.
You will have the opportunity to establish and lead a new children's home, creating a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for young people aged 7–17 who have experienced trauma, instability or challenging circumstances.
As Registered Manager, you will:
- Take full responsibility for the operational management and development of the children's home.
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of residential childcare professionals, promoting a positive and supportive working culture.
- Ensure the service operates in line with Ofsted requirements, safeguarding legislation and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
- Implement trauma-informed, PACE-based approaches to support young people's emotional, behavioural and developmental needs.
- Oversee care planning, risk assessments, admissions and transitions, ensuring individual needs are consistently met.
- Act as the Safeguarding Lead, maintaining the highest standards of child protection and welfare.
- Build strong working relationships with local authorities, social workers, families and external professionals.
- Drive continuous improvement through quality assurance, audits and effective leadership.
The successful Registered Manager will receive:
- Competitive salary with additional on-call payments.
- Ofsted bonuses: £1,500 for a Good rating or £3,000 for Outstanding.
- Occupancy bonuses: £150 per child per month above agreed occupancy.
- 31 days' annual leave including bank holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday.
- Flexible working arrangements, including up to 2 days working from home and flexitime options.
- Fully funded qualifications and ongoing professional development.
- Clear progression opportunities into Senior Management, Area Manager and Internal Trainer positions.
- Wellness allowance and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Mileage reimbursement, access to a company vehicle when required and meals during shifts.
- Blue Light Card discounts, referral bonuses and company social events.
- A minimum of 5 years' experience working within children's residential care.
- At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory, Deputy Manager or management position.
- Previous experience supporting children with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioural difficulties.
- A proven track record of contributing to or achieving at least a Good Ofsted inspection outcome.
- A minimum Level 3 qualification in Children's Residential Care or a recognised equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding procedures and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
Apply today or contact Callum Baker at Leaders in Care on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity.
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