Connective Careers is recruiting for a Registered Manager in Thamesmead, Greenwich.
Pay: £55,000-£80,000 per year, depending on the agreed remit
Contract: Permanent
Hours and shift patterns: To be discussed.
About the role
Lead an established children's residential home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The opportunity may also include developing and setting up a second home. The final remit, including any dual-registration responsibilities, will be agreed with the successful applicant.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day running of the home, keeping children's safety, wellbeing and individual progress at the centre of decisions.
- Lead, supervise and develop the staff team, promote consistent practice and address performance or practice concerns promptly.
- Oversee care plans, risk assessments, safeguarding responses, incident reporting and accurate records.
- Work with families, social workers, education and health professionals to coordinate support and review outcomes.
- Maintain standards in the existing home and, where included in the agreed remit, support the registration, staffing and operational setup of a second home.
Essential requirements
- Experience in children's residential care, including responsibility for leading staff or managing a home.
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding, children's home practice, care planning and Ofsted expectations.
- Confident leadership, clear written records and the ability to make calm, accountable decisions.
Preferred
- A full driving licence is preferred.
- Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs and using trauma-informed approaches.
Further details
The salary offered will reflect the level of responsibility and whether the role covers one or two homes.
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