Registered Manager (children's)

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Care

Location: Warsop, Nottinghamshire
Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE + up to 10% performance bonus
Company: Represented exclusively by Diamond Search Recruitment

About the Role

Diamond Search Recruitment is proud to be working with a valued client to recruit an experienced and passionate Registered Manager for a children’s residential care home.

This is a rewarding opportunity to lead a high-quality service supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs, mental health (CAMHS), trauma and attachment histories, and in some cases learning disabilities and autism.

The service will support young people transitioning from Tier 4 services, so experience in mental health support is essential.

Package & Benefits

Salary up to £60,000 (DOE)

Performance-related bonus of up to 10% (based on staff retention, Ofsted outcomes, and budget performance)

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing to 30 days + bank holidays)

40 hours per week + on-call responsibilities

4-week rolling rota

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will take full responsibility for the leadership, development, and compliance of the home.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Lead the day-to-day running of the home
• Create a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment
• Manage, supervise, and develop a team of care staff
• Plan staffing rotas and ensure effective workforce management
• Promote positive culture, staff wellbeing, and retention
• Oversee safer recruitment processes

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations and standards
• Maintain robust policies, procedures, and quality assurance systems
• Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections
• Monitor performance, audits, and continuous improvement

Care & Support

• Develop and oversee individualised care plans
• Support young people with complex mental health needs
• Ensure therapeutic approaches for trauma and attachment
• Work collaboratively with families and external professionals

Safeguarding

• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Promote safeguarding culture and best practice
• Respond to incidents and concerns appropriately

Team Development

• Provide supervision, training, and ongoing development
• Support staff to achieve qualifications and maintain standards
• Promote continuous professional learning

About You

Essential

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards)

Minimum 3 years’ experience supporting young people with:

Mental health needs (CAMHS)

Emotional and behavioural difficulties

Trauma and attachment

Learning disabilities and/or autism

Proven management experience within a residential care setting

Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations

Experience supporting young people transitioning from higher-level services

Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills

Desirable

Experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager or 2+ years as Deputy Manager

Additional training in mental health, therapeutic care, or SEND

Experience working with multi-agency teams

Personal Attributes

Compassionate, resilient, and emotionally intelligent

Strong advocate for young people

Calm and professional in challenging situations

High level of integrity and commitment to quality care

Apply Now

If you are an experienced care professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we would love to hear from you.

Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence.