Registered Manager (Ofsted)
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £53,000 to £60,800 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | CT12 4JQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Westin Par LLP |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AK/N8/11982-9137 |
Summary
Registered Manager (Ofsted)
Camden / N8
£53,000 basic OTE up to £60,800
Permanent
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a well-established 4-bed children’s home supporting young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). The home is currently rated Good by Ofsted and operates at full occupancy.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and values-led manager looking to join a stable service with strong support and a competitive benefits package.
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will hold full accountability for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high-quality care and positive outcomes for young people. You will lead, motivate, and develop your team while ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and Ofsted standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Overall management of the children’s home, including care quality, safeguarding, and compliance
• Leadership and development of the staff team, including recruitment, supervision, appraisals, and training
• Oversight of admissions and discharges
• Ensuring compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations, Ofsted SCCIF, and organisational policies
• Managing rotas, budgets, and resources effectively
• Building positive relationships with external professionals and commissioners
• Producing high-quality reports and maintaining accurate records
• Participating in the on-call rota (included within salary and shared with the Deputy Manager)
The Package
• £53,000 base salary
• OTE up to £60,800 through bonuses
• £3,000 bonus for an Outstanding Ofsted rating
• £1,500 bonus for a Good Ofsted rating
• £400 per month occupancy bonus (home currently full)
• 32 days annual leave including bank holidays (increasing annually for the first 3 years)
• Company car or £3,000 travel allowance
• On-call included within salary and rarely required
The Ideal Candidate
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children & Young People) or willing to work towards
• Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare
• Minimum 2–3 years’ management experience within a children’s home
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, legislation, and Ofsted frameworks
• Experience supporting young people with EBD
• Confident, resilient, and able to lead from the front
• Full UK driving licence (or access to suitable transport)
Next Steps
If you are an experienced Registered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager ready to step up and are looking for a long-term opportunity within a stable, supportive service, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
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