Registered Children's Home Manager


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£52,000 to £52,000 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	NW1 7PJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Sept 2026
Closing date:	13 Oct 2026

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Summary

Registered Manager - Area Camden (Reopening Home)

London, NW1

Salary

£52,000, with potential to earn up to £58,600 including bonuses

Home

Solo-placement home, reopening

Home type

EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties)

Ofsted status

Reopening home - registration/re-registration in progress

Bonuses

Up to £3,000 for an 'Outstanding' Ofsted report, or £1,500 for a 'Good' report; occupancy bonus of £300 per month at full occupancy

Car

£3,000 car allowance, or a company car worth £5,400 per year

On-call

Included within salary - rarely required, depending on the home, and shared with the Deputy Manager

Annual leave

32 days inclusive of bank holidays, rising by a day per year for your first 3 years

About the role

We're looking for a Registered Manager to lead our reopening solo-placement home in NW1, London, supporting a young person with emotional and behavioural difficulties. This is a fantastic opportunity for a manager who enjoys the challenge of getting a home fully established, building a strong staff team from the ground up and embedding excellent practice from day one.

What we're looking for

• A strong Deputy Manager ready for the next step, or an experienced Registered Manager, with at least 2-3 years' experience in a senior management role within children's residential care

• A track record of Good or Outstanding Ofsted reports - if applying as a Deputy Manager, please include reports from homes you contributed to under your Registered Manager

• Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent) as a minimum, and hold or have started your Level 5 in Leadership and Management

• Experience working within, or running, a children's residential home at a senior management level

• Willingness to be open and transparent about any safeguarding concerns, disciplinaries or failed fit person assessments

• Salary expectations in line with the advertised package and your level of experience

• Able to commute reliably to the home

What to include with your application

To help us move quickly, please include the following with your application or CV:

• Full employment history, including employer names

• Reasons for leaving previous roles, and an explanation of any short stints in employment

• Your most recent Ofsted reports and ratings, and any Regulation 44 reports you're able to share

• Confirmation of your Level 3 (minimum) and Level 5 qualifications, or progress towards Level 5

• Declaration of any safeguarding concerns, failed fit person interviews or disciplinaries

• Confirmation of whether you hold a DBS and are registered on the Update Service

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, references and pre-employment vetting.

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