Registered Manager

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Care (EBD)
Location: Walsall, West Midlands (WS1 4EE)
Salary: £51,500 – £60,000 per annum + £7,500 Welcome Bonus
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Permanent
Recruiter: Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd

The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Registered Manager looking for a role where you can actually make an impact, without burning out? We are exclusively representing a highly innovative, values-led residential care provider looking for a passionate leader to take the reins of their 4-bed EBD children’s home in Walsall.

This is a genuine opportunity to lead a motivated team, shape a nurturing environment for young people aged 8–17, and build a sustainable career. With a highly competitive salary, a massive £7,500 joining bonus, and a realistic 37.5-hour working week, this role rewards your expertise while respecting your time.

The Role
As Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and management of the home. You will ensure exceptional care, full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations, and drive continuous improvement to achieve outstanding outcomes for the young people in your care. You’ll be backed by a robust, supportive senior leadership team and given the autonomy to run the home your way.

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive experience in children’s residential care management (EBD/LD experience highly desirable).
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma for the Children’s and Young People’s Workforce.
• QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Children’s Services (or a genuine willingness to undertake this as part of the role).
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding, the Children’s Homes Regulations (2015), and the SCCIF.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Resilience, compassion, and excellent leadership skills.

Why Join Our Client?

• £7,500 Welcome Bonus + Christmas Bonus.
• 37.5-hour week – a sustainable, realistic working pattern for a Registered Manager.
• Real Living Wage employer with highly competitive pay rates.
• Face-to-face therapeutic training and ongoing support via their exclusive SHINE programme.
• Comprehensive induction, high-quality CPD, and financial support towards professional qualifications.
• Life Assurance, Financial Wellbeing Service, and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to Tastecard, Bluelight Card, and MyGym discounts.

Ready to make a lasting difference?
Diamond Search Recruitment is handling this search exclusively. If you have the leadership skills and passion to drive this home forward, we want to hear from you. Interviews are happening now, and our client is looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

[Apply Now] or contact Diamond Search Recruitment directly for a confidential, no-obligation chat.