Registered Manager
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £53,000 to £60,800 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Hornsey, London, London N8 |
| Company: | Priority Recruitment Services Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 58918634 |
Summary
Job Title: Registered Manager
Location: Camden, N8
Salary: £53,000 base salary with the potential to earn up to £60,800 through bonuses
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Priority Recruitment are proud to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a 4-bed children’s residential home in London, supporting young people aged 11–17 with emotional and behavioural needs.
This role is suited to an established Registered Manager or a strong senior leader with 2–3 years’ management experience, who is confident leading a home regulated by Ofsted and committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care.
Salary & Benefits:
- Base salary £53,000, OTE up to £60,800
- 32 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Increases by 1 day per year for the first 3 years
- Ofsted bonus:
- £3,000 for Outstanding
- £1,500 for Good
- Occupancy bonus: £400 per month (full occupancy)
- Company car or travel allowance of £3,000 per annum
- On-call duties included within salary and rarely required
Company and Home Details:
- Ofsted Rating: Good
- Home Size: 4-bed residential home
- Client Group: EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties)
- Occupancy: Fully occupied
Main Purpose of the Role: The Registered Manager is accountable for delivering high-quality, child-centred care, ensuring the home operates in line with all regulatory, safeguarding, and quality standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overall leadership and day-to-day management of the home
- Strategic planning and continuous development of care practices
- Ensuring positive outcomes for each young person through trauma-informed, relationship-based care
- Leading, supervising, mentoring, and developing staff teams
- Organising staff rotas and ensuring appropriate staffing levels at all times
- Working collaboratively with external professionals and agencies
- Maintaining full compliance with safeguarding procedures, policies, and legislation
While contracted for 40 hours per week, the Registered Manager 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 management role within children’s residential care
- Experience supporting young people aged 11–17 with challenging behaviour
- NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management
- NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People (minimum)
- Strong leadership, communication, and staff management 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
If you are a dedicated, experienced leader with the passion to make a real difference in young people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now by submitting your CV and expression of interest for further details.
*Some of our roles may require drivers and/or male or female workers only. Where this is indicated, this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Location: Camden, N8
Salary: £53,000 base salary with the potential to earn up to £60,800 through bonuses
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Priority Recruitment are proud to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a 4-bed children’s residential home in London, supporting young people aged 11–17 with emotional and behavioural needs.
This role is suited to an established Registered Manager or a strong senior leader with 2–3 years’ management experience, who is confident leading a home regulated by Ofsted and committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care.
Salary & Benefits:
- Base salary £53,000, OTE up to £60,800
- 32 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Increases by 1 day per year for the first 3 years
- Ofsted bonus:
- £3,000 for Outstanding
- £1,500 for Good
- Occupancy bonus: £400 per month (full occupancy)
- Company car or travel allowance of £3,000 per annum
- On-call duties included within salary and rarely required
Company and Home Details:
- Ofsted Rating: Good
- Home Size: 4-bed residential home
- Client Group: EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties)
- Occupancy: Fully occupied
Main Purpose of the Role: The Registered Manager is accountable for delivering high-quality, child-centred care, ensuring the home operates in line with all regulatory, safeguarding, and quality standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overall leadership and day-to-day management of the home
- Strategic planning and continuous development of care practices
- Ensuring positive outcomes for each young person through trauma-informed, relationship-based care
- Leading, supervising, mentoring, and developing staff teams
- Organising staff rotas and ensuring appropriate staffing levels at all times
- Working collaboratively with external professionals and agencies
- Maintaining full compliance with safeguarding procedures, policies, and legislation
While contracted for 40 hours per week, the Registered Manager 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 management role within children’s residential care
- Experience supporting young people aged 11–17 with challenging behaviour
- NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management
- NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People (minimum)
- Strong leadership, communication, and staff management 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
If you are a dedicated, experienced leader with the passion to make a real difference in young people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now by submitting your CV and expression of interest for further details.
*Some of our roles may require drivers and/or male or female workers only. Where this is indicated, this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.