TURNAROUND MANAGER SOCIAL CARE

?? Location: Leytonstone, London
?? Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
?? Salary: £48,000 per annum
?? Contract: Fixed-Term (6 months)

Are you a proven care leader with a talent for turning services around?
We’re seeking a passionate and driven Project Turnaround Manager to lead an essential short-term assignment, bringing your leadership, compliance expertise, and operational insight to one of our key residential services in Leytonstone.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful, measurable impact while embedding best practice and raising the quality of care.

• Oversee day-to-day service delivery to ensure quality, safety, and compliance

• Develop and implement a clear vision and improvement strategy

• Ensure full compliance with CQC standards and internal regulations

• Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing team

• Manage resources, staffing, and financial performance

• Review and improve care plans, safeguarding, and risk assessments

• Create and implement action plans to address service deficits

• Build and maintain positive relationships with families, professionals, and regulators

• Champion a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous learning

• Strong leadership experience in adult social care settings

• Proven success in service improvement or turnaround roles

• Deep understanding of CQC frameworks, safeguarding, and best practice

• A people-focused, collaborative leadership style

• Ability to manage change, influence culture, and drive outcomes

• Relevant qualifications (Level 5 or equivalent) and CQC registration

• Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills

This is more than a short-term contract — it's a chance to lead real, lasting change in a supportive organisation that values innovation and integrity. You'll also gain access to a competitive package and employee benefits, including:

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

• Free Online GP for you and your household

• Health cash plan, cancer cover & menopause support

• Financial wellbeing tools including Wagestream & bill savings

• Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts & wellbeing resources

• Access to learning and development opportunities