Location
Royal Borough of Greenwich

Hours
Full Time - 35 hours per week

Salary
£67,575 per annum

About the Role
Lead a new Children’s Home built on care, stability and possibility. As the Registered Manager, you will provide the leadership, insight and compassion needed to create a home where young people feel safe, valued and supported. You will offer strong, values-led leadership, ensuring high-quality physical and emotional care in line with our Statement of Purpose. Fulfil all responsibilities required under the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards, ensuring robust safeguarding and regulatory compliance. Build and develop a skilled, motivated team of up to 15 staff, providing regular, reflective supervision and fostering a positive, learning-focused culture. Ensure 24/7 operational excellence, including participation in on-call duties with the Deputy Manager. Create a stable, structured and warm environment where routines, boundaries and nurturing relationships help children flourish. Advocate for young people, ensuring their voices guide planning, decision-making and continuous improvement. Work collaboratively with families, social workers, schools, health partners and the wider Permanence Service to deliver holistic, child-centred support. Promote education, wellbeing and opportunity — from school engagement to creative activities, trips and community involvement. Ensure strong health provision, access to specialist services, and support for young people to develop healthy, confident lifestyles. Manage budgets, staffing, resources and placement decisions with sound judgement and integrity. Lead innovation, including initiatives that support young people into independence and adulthood. Provide clear, accurate reporting and quality assurance to senior leaders. Every aspect of your leadership will help create a space where young people can heal, grow and see new possibilities for their future.

Experience
Proven experience managing staff within a social care setting, including direct work in residential childcare. Strong knowledge of safeguarding, residential childcare legislation and high-quality practice.

About you
A confident, compassionate leader who inspires teams, empowers children and upholds the highest standards of care. Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond with clarity, compassion and confidence. Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. Commitment to equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice. Belief in restorative approaches and the power of meaningful relationships. Passion for involving children and young people in shaping their home and their care. A strong sense of purpose and dedication to creating safe, nurturing environments where children can thrive.

Qualifications
A Social Work qualification or Level 5 Diploma in Social Care Management (or equivalent). Enhanced DBS clearance is required.