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TURNAROUND MANAGER SOCIAL CARE

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Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd
locationLondon, UK
PublishedPublished: Published today
Permanent
?? Project Turnaround Manager (6-Month FTC) ??

?? 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.

?? What You’ll Do:

  • 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

? What You Bring:

  • 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

�? Why Apply?

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