We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Southwark to assist with the appointment of a Registered Service Manager, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £200.05 - £263.70 per Day

Summary:

Southwark Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Care Manager to lead and manage the Orient Street Residential Respite Unit, a 5-bed facility offering short breaks for adults with learning disabilities and autism. The manager will ensure delivery of high-quality, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, and choice, in compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and Southwarks commitment to excellent service provision.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the CQC Registered Manager and ensure the service maintains a rating of Good or better through rigorous quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
  
• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of care and support staff, promoting a safe, person-centred culture of care.
• Manage referrals and bookings, ensuring equitable access to respite services, including urgent and enablement placements.
  
• Develop and oversee care planning, case recording, and compliance systems in line with CQC regulations and Southwark policies.
• Respond to complaints, safeguarding issues, and incidents, ensuring resolution and learning are embedded in practice.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Adult Social Care (or working towards)
  
• Detailed understanding of CQC regulations, Care Act 2014, safeguarding, mental capacity, and health & safety legislationKnowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), learning disabilities, autism, and best practice in residential care.

Experience:

• Significant experience working in a residential care setting with adults with learning disabilities.
• Proven track record in team leadership, performance management, and service delivery within compliance frameworks (e.g., CQC)
• Experience managing complex behaviours and supporting individuals using reablement and personalisation principles.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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