Sterling Cross Ltd

Registered Childrens Home Manager

Registered Manager – Children’s Home (EBD)
North London / NW1
£50,000 basic OTE up to £56,600

We are recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a reopening, established children’s home in North London (NW1).

The service is a 3-bed EBD home, offering an exciting opportunity for a confident and motivated manager to relaunch a home, build a strong team culture, and embed high standards from day one.
This role would suit an experienced Registered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager ready to step into a full management position and make a lasting impact.

The Role


As Registered Manager, you will hold full accountability for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high-quality, child-centred care and full compliance with all relevant legislation and Ofsted frameworks.

You will lead the reopening process, oversee admissions, and develop a stable, motivated staff team.

Key Responsibilities


  • Overall leadership and management of the children’s home
  • Leading the reopening of the service and embedding strong systems and processes
  • Ensuring compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted SCCIF
  • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people at all times
  • Recruitment, supervision, appraisal, and development of staff
  • Oversight of admissions and discharges
  • Managing rotas, budgets, and resources effectively
  • Building positive relationships with commissioners and external professionals
  • Producing high-quality reports and maintaining accurate records
  • Participation in the on-call rota (included within salary and shared with the Deputy Manager)

The Package


  • £50,000 base salary
  • OTE up to £56,600 through performance bonuses
  • £3,000 bonus for an Outstanding Ofsted rating
  • £1,500 bonus for a Good Ofsted rating
  • £300 per month occupancy bonus once 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’ experience in a management role within a children’s home
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding, legislation, and Ofsted frameworks
  • Experience supporting young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
  • Confident, resilient, and able to lead a service through change
  • Full UK driving licence (or access to suitable transport)

Why Apply?


  • Opportunity to reopen and shape a service
  • Strong earning potential through bonuses
  • Supportive senior leadership structure
  • Long-term career progression

Apply now 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.


Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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  • Start: ASAP
  • Duration: Permanent
  • Rate: £50k - 56k per year + bonuses + co car/allowance + benefits
  • Location: Camden, Greater London, England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Management
  • Recruiter: Sterling Cross Ltd
  • Tel: 01304200327
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: AK/NW1/11983
  • Posted: 2026-02-04 11:49:41 -

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