Job Title: Registered Manager
Location: Wood Green, North London
Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 per annum (inclusive of bonuses and dependent on experience)
Sector: Residential Care – Children’s Services

We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity for an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead the setup and development of a new 3-bed children’s home in Wood Green, North London. This service will provide high-quality, therapeutic care for children and young people with complex needs, helping them to heal, grow, and thrive in a supportive environment. As Registered Manager, you’ll take the lead on launching and registering the home, setting high standards of care and compliance from day one, and recruiting and guiding a strong, child-focused team.

The Role:

As the Registered Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Leading and managing the setup and ongoing operations of the children’s home, ensuring full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted requirements.

Recruiting, training, and developing a high-performing care team, fostering a cohesive, values-driven culture.

Creating and sustaining a trauma-informed, nurturing environment that supports the emotional, physical, and psychological needs of each young person.

Managing budgets, staff rotas, policies, and systems to deliver safe, efficient, and outstanding care.

Driving excellence in safeguarding, care planning, and service delivery in line with regulatory standards.

Developing strong relationships with local authorities, social workers, healthcare providers, and educational partners to ensure holistic support.

Preparing the home for successful Ofsted registration and inspections, aiming for “Good” and “Outstanding” outcomes.

Continuously improving service quality through reflective practice, leadership, and innovation.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will need:

A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent (or be working towards it).

At least 2 years' experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a children’s residential setting.

Strong working knowledge of Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, safeguarding procedures, and Quality Standards.

A deep understanding of trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and systemic practice.

Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to build and sustain a positive team culture.

Excellent communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

What’s On Offer:

Competitive Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 per annum (including performance and loyalty bonuses).

Additional Incentives: Bonuses for Ofsted “Good”/“Outstanding” ratings and full occupancy achievements.

Professional Development: Training, mentoring, and support for continuous learning and career growth.

Flexible Working: Monday to Friday with on-call responsibilities on a rota basis.

Benefits Package: Company pension, health & wellbeing initiatives, relocation assistance, and more.

Meaningful Work: The opportunity to build and lead a home that transforms young lives.
 

Recruitment Timeline:

Applications are encouraged as soon as possible.

To apply, please submit your CV and application form.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact us at alex@hamptonsresourcing.com or call 01926356549.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are happy to provide any necessary adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity to apply.