Registered Manager

Connective Career Pathways; Enfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Connective Careers in Enfield seeks a Registered Manager for a new one-bed children’s home. The role involves leading registration, staffing, safeguarding and day-to-day management, with potential to expand to a second flat as the service grows.

The initial salary is £50,000-£55,000 per year, permanent contract, with salary progression to £65,000-£70,000 upon dual registration across both flats. Appointment is subject to safeguarding checks and right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in a registered care or residential service, including responsibility for staff leadership.
• A relevant leadership and management qualification, or active progress towards one.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding, person-centred support and the registration requirements applicable to the service.
• Strong organisational skills, clear written records and accountable decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead registration preparation and operational readiness for the initial service.
• Establish effective staffing, induction, supervision and day-to-day management arrangements.
• Oversee individual care and support planning, safeguarding, risk management and clear record keeping.
• Work with relevant professionals and stakeholders to coordinate safe, consistent support.
• Monitor quality and compliance, and support further service development where agreed.

Skills

Staff leadership

People management

Safeguarding

Organisational skills

Education

Leadership/management qualification

Job description

Connective Careers is recruiting for a Registered Manager in Enfield.

Pay: £50,000-£55,000 per year initially

Contract: Permanent

Hours and shift patterns: To be discussed.

About the role

Lead the registration and day-to-day management of a new one-bed solo children's home in Enfield. The initial remit covers the first single-placement flat, with the potential to develop a second flat as the service progresses. You will establish safe operating systems and lead a consistent, person-centred staff team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead registration preparation and operational readiness for the initial service.
• Establish effective staffing, induction, supervision and day-to-day management arrangements.
• Oversee individual care and support planning, safeguarding, risk management and clear record keeping.
• Work with relevant professionals and stakeholders to coordinate safe, consistent support.
• Monitor quality and compliance, and support further service development where agreed.

Essential requirements

• Experience in a registered care or residential service, including responsibility for staff leadership.
• A relevant leadership and management qualification, or active progress towards one.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding, person-centred support and the registration requirements applicable to the service.
• Strong organisational skills, clear written records and accountable decision-making.

Preferred

• A full driving licence is preferred.
• Experience setting up a new service or supporting a registration process.

Further details

Salary increases to £65,000-£70,000 per year when the role becomes dual registered across both flats. This progression is conditional on dual registration; the initial salary is £50,000-£55,000 per year.

Appointment is subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, satisfactory references and verification of the right to work in the UK