Registered Manager

About the role

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is opening a brand-new Children's Home and is seeking an exceptional Registered Manager to shape and lead this provision from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to influence a new home from its very first days, building a stable, structured and warm environment where routines, boundaries and nurturing relationships help children flourish.

As Registered Manager, you will lead a team of up to 15 staff, providing the leadership, insight and oversight needed to ensure high-quality physical and emotional care in line with the home's Statement of Purpose. You will fulfil all responsibilities under the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards, manage budgets and placement decisions with sound judgement, and work collaboratively with families, social workers, schools, health partners and the wider Permanence Service.

The role includes participation in on-call duties with the Deputy Manager to support 24/7 operational excellence. Specific shift times and rota arrangements are not detailed in the advert.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and developing a skilled, motivated team through regular, reflective supervision and a positive, learning-focused culture.
• Advocating for young people, ensuring their voices guide planning, decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Promoting education, wellbeing and opportunity, from school engagement to creative activities, trips and community involvement.
• Ensuring access to specialist health services and supporting young people to develop healthy, confident lifestyles.
• Leading innovation, including initiatives that support young people into independence and adulthood.

To apply, click Apply Now on the Royal Borough of Greenwich jobs site. Each application is scored against the Person Specification, so please use the supporting statements section to address each point directly. A full employment history is required, with a written explanation of any gaps. The advert may close earlier than the stated date of 18 October 2026 if a high volume of applications is received. A contact email for informal enquiries is not stated.

About You

Greenwich is looking for a leader who brings both professional expertise and emotional intelligence. You will be someone who can inspire teams, empower children and uphold the highest standards of care, with the resilience to remain calm under pressure and respond with clarity and confidence.

Candidates will be continuously assessed against Greenwich's Staff Values throughout the recruitment process. Where views and behaviours do not meet those standards, the council reserves the right to reject an application.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a Social Work qualification or a Level 5 Diploma in Social Care Management (or equivalent).
• Have strong knowledge of safeguarding, residential childcare legislation and high-quality practice.
• Bring experience of managing staff within a social care setting, including direct work in residential childcare.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Have a commitment to equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice.
• Believe in restorative approaches and the power of meaningful relationships to support children and young people.
• Be committed to involving children and young people in shaping their home and their care.

The Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. Applications from all sections of the community are encouraged.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with the Children's Barred List. Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Royal Borough of Greenwich's Offer to You

This is an opportunity to help create something special: a Children's Home built on care, hope and excellence. Greenwich is a forward-thinking local authority that values its workforce, champions innovation and puts children's wellbeing at the centre of everything it does.

The home sits within a strong Permanence Service, with a supportive leadership team around you from the outset. The offer to candidates includes:

• A supportive leadership team and a strong Permanence Service.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to influence a new provision from its very first days.
• A role where your work directly shapes children's lives, memories and futures.