Job Title: Registered Manager

Location: NW1, London
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £50,000 – £56,600 including performance-related bonuses

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Manager to lead a small, three-bedroom children’s home in NW1, London, which is reopening. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the home from reopening, providing high-quality care to children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

The successful candidate will be a confident and hands-on leader, capable of managing a small team, maintaining regulatory standards, and driving positive outcomes for children in a supportive, therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day and strategic leadership for the home.

• Manage and support staff, including supervision, mentoring, and professional development.

• Oversee rotas, occupancy, and ensure smooth home operations.

• Ensure full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and safeguarding standards.

• Foster a positive, structured, and safe environment for children.

• Participate in on-call arrangements (included in salary, shared with Deputy Manager).

Requirements

• Minimum 2–3 years’ management experience in a children’s residential care setting.

• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management (or working towards).

• NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People or equivalent.

• Strong understanding of children’s safeguarding, care legislation, and regulatory frameworks.

• Proven staff management, leadership, and organisational skills.

• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and occasional weekends.

Benefits

• Salary £50,000 base, with potential up to £56,600 via performance bonuses

• Ofsted Bonus: £3,000 for Outstanding, £1,500 for Good

• Full Occupancy Bonus: £300 per month

• Car allowance (£3,000) or company car (£5,400 per year)

• 32 days’ annual leave including bank holidays, increasing by one day per year for the first three years

• Mobile phone and laptop provided

• Government workplace pension

About the Provider

This is an exciting opportunity to join a trusted provider of therapeutic children’s care, focused on creating safe, structured, and nurturing environments where children with complex needs can thrive.

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced Registered Manager ready to lead a home from reopening and make a real impact on children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Belle:

belle@snghealthcare.co.uk

02380 118223