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

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.

• 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

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

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

• 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

• 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

• 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