Registered Manager

Registered Manager – Harmonia House, Edgware (HA8)

Salary Scale: £55,000 - £75,000 + Bonus scheme

Contract: Permanent, full-time

About Harmonia House

At Harmonia House, our mission is to create a dedicated and nurturing environment that puts the well-being and development of the children and young people in our care first. We offer a home away from home for children who may have faced challenges in their lives.

We are looking for a passionate, capable Registered Manager, or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to step up, to lead our team in providing a safe, supportive and enriching experience for every child. If you share our values and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

You will be responsible for the overall management and administration of the home, ensuring the highest standard of care in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Harmonia House policies. You will make sure the home is staffed effectively and all shifts are covered.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

• Provide strong leadership and direction, making sure staff work to the relevant Codes of Practice
• Develop, implement and monitor policies and procedures that keep the home safe and nurturing
• Lead the assessment and admission of new children and young people, and manage vacancy levels
• Represent Harmonia House in the community and at meetings and reviews

Our Care Team

• Recruit, train, supervise and appraise staff, identifying and meeting training needs
• Build a positive, collaborative culture of continuous development
• Set and review objectives for senior residential staff and manage sickness and absence

Child Well-Being

• Oversee the assessment, planning and delivery of each child's care, encouraging high aspirations and positive outcomes
• Plan activities, excursions and holidays, with the associated risk assessments
• Work in partnership with young people, families, schools and other agencies, and support positive family relationships

Quality Assurance

• Make sure registration standards under the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 are met and maintained
• Take responsibility and accountability for the home's Statement of Purpose, keeping it reviewed and up to date
• Act as Safeguarding Officer, making sure safeguarding and child protection procedures are understood and followed
• Monitor quality against inspection findings and drive improvements

Finance, Compliance and Record Keeping

• Manage the home's budget, monitor expenses and identify cost savings
• Maintain compliance with Ofsted and local authority contracts, and lead on inspections
• Keep accurate, up-to-date records and care plans, with full confidentiality and data protection

About You

• Ofsted Registered Manager, or ambitious Deputy Manager, holding QCF/Level 5 Leadership & Management in Children's Residential (or equivalent)
• At least 5 years' experience in residential care, of which at least 2 years in a managerial role in a children's setting
• Experience of managing residential EBD homes
• Good knowledge of child welfare regulations and best practice
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational and report-writing skills
• Calm and decisive in a crisis
• Enhanced DBS check and a full driving licence
• Able to work some weekends and evenings

How to Apply

Apply through Indeed, or for an informal chat contact:

Elena 07957 220 443

Pay: £55,000.00-£75,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a full UK driving licence?
• Do you have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship?
• Do you hold a Level 5 Leadership & Management in Children's Residential Care (or equivalent) or are you an Ofsted-registered Registered Manager?
• How many years of residential childcare experience do you have, and how many were in a managerial role in a children's home?

Work Location: In person