Job Title: Registered Manager

Location: London, NW1

Salary: £50,000 base salary with the potential to earn up to £56,600 through bonuses

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent (40 hours per week – flexible rota management required)

Priority Recruitment are excited to present a rare opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager to lead the re-opening of an existing children’s residential home in the NW1 area of London.

This role is ideal for a confident Registered Manager or a strong senior leader with 2–3 years’ management experience, who is motivated by the challenge of stabilising, shaping, and developing a home from re-opening through to a positive Ofsted outcome.

Salary & Benefits:

• Base salary £50,000, OTE up to £56,600
• 32 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Increases by 1 additional day per year for the first 3 years
• Ofsted bonus:
• £3,000 for Outstanding
• £1,500 for Good
• Occupancy bonus: £300 per month (once fully occupied)
• Company car or travel allowance of £3,000 per annum
• Government workplace pension (available after probation)
• On-call responsibilities included within salary and rarely required

Company and Home Details:

• Ofsted Rating: N/A (Re-opening)
• Home Size: 3-bed children’s residential home
• Client Group: EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties)

Main Purpose of the Role:

The Registered Manager will be responsible for the safe re-opening, leadership, and day-to-day management of the children’s home, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met and the home is fully prepared for inspection.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the re-opening process and establishing robust care, safeguarding, and operational standards
• Ensuring the home operates fully in line with Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted requirements
• Delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care focused on positive outcomes for young people
• Recruiting, supervising, mentoring, and developing a stable staff team
• Organising staff rotas and ensuring appropriate staffing levels at all times
• Working closely with external agencies, professionals, and stakeholders
• Preparing the home for Ofsted inspection and achieving a positive first outcome

The Registered Manager is contracted for 40 hours per week and is responsible for arranging their own rota, which may include occasional evening, weekend, or night-time duties to meet the needs of the home.

Successful Applicant:

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a senior leadership role within children’s residential care
• Experience supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management
• NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People (minimum)
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Sound knowledge of:
• Children Act 1989
• Care Standards Act 2000
• Children’s Homes Regulations
• Safeguarding procedures
• No disciplinary history or failed Fit Person declarations
• Able to gain approval from the appropriate statutory body

Additional Information:

• Six-month probationary period
• Three months’ notice required on either side (excluding disciplinary matters)
• Role subject to an enhanced DBS check
• Equal opportunities employer with a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and capable leader to make a lasting impact by shaping and re-establishing a children’s home from the ground up.

Apply now by submitting your CV and expression of interest for further details.

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