Registered Manager

Lead an Exceptional Children’s Residential Service in Southwark!

Southwark Council is proud to introduce Olive House, a state-of-the-art £2.5 million children’s home designed to reduce the need for placements outside the borough.

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Registered Manager to lead our residential service, supporting children aged 10–16. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference, shaping the care and experiences of young people in the community.

About the Role:

As our Registered Manager, you will:

• Oversee the design, development and operational management of Olive House.
• Ensure the delivery of outstanding emotional and physical care, engaging activities and comfortable accommodation.
• Working in partnership with clinical psychologists and national experts and key stakeholders to champion innovation and best practice.
• Build and lead a high-performing team dedicated to transformational care.
• Shape the future of children’s residential services in Southwark.

This role goes beyond management - it’s a chance to influence lives, inspire your team and drive innovation.

About You:

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience leading or managing a children’s residential service.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, planning and team-building skills.
• Is committed to delivering outstanding care and positive outcomes for our children.
• Thrives on shaping services, driving innovation and making a real difference.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent recognised by the Council)
• At least 2 years in a relevant children’s residential care role within the last 5 years

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the full job description and person specification at the bottom of the advert.

Why Join Olive House?

• Receive a market supplement of 15% on top of your competitive starting salary.
• Work in a newly established, well-resourced home with a small, dedicated team.
• Enjoy autonomy to innovate, establish partnerships and develop services.
• Contribute to Southwark’s Children & Families Services, consistently rated Good by Ofsted.
• Help our children stay connected to their communities and support them to thrive.

Additional Details:

• Location: Olive House, Southwark
• Working Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Type: Permanent
• DBS Level: Enhanced – Adults and Children

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Andrew Fowler – Andrew.Fowler@southwark.gov.uk

Benefits and more information:

https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/

Recruitment Timeline:

• Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 11th January 2026
• Shortlisting date/s: week commencing 12th January 2026
• Interview date/s: Monday 26th January 2026

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

About Southwark:

We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises, and we have a young, diverse and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

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