Job Description:

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.

How to apply
Apply with your CV, outlining your relevant experience, qualifications and availability.
Appointment is subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, satisfactory references and verification of the right to work in the UK.