Registered Manager; Childrens

Job Details

Job Title:

Turnaround Manager - Children's Residential Home | SEMH | Darlaston | £Flexible

Location:

Darlaston, West Midlands (WS10)

Salary:
Competitive / Flexible for the right candidate

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent

Sector:
Children's Residential Care

This role will focus on leading the home through improvement and strengthening quality standards following a recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, regulatory knowledge and a child-centred mindset to support the team and create a stable, high-performing service. The home currently operates at 50% occupancy, providing the opportunity to shape the service, strengthen the team and build a positive culture focused on outcomes for children.

• Lead the operational turnaround and improvement plan for the children's home
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Quality Standards
• Provide strong leadership and direction to the residential care team
• Embed trauma-informed and therapeutic care practices including PACE
• Ensure the home provides a safe, stable and nurturing environment for children
• Drive quality improvement and prepare the home for the next Ofsted inspection
• Oversee staffing, recruitment, rotas and staff development
• Build strong relationships with local authorities, professionals and families
• Promote a culture of safeguarding, accountability and continuous improvement

We are looking for a confident and resilient Children's Residential Manager with experience improving or stabilising children's homes.

You will have:

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Turnaround Manager in children's residential care
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Standards
• Experience supporting children with SEMH, trauma or complex needs
• Demonstrable success improving services or Ofsted outcomes
• Excellent leadership and team development skills
• Strong safeguarding knowledge
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Our client is committed to supporting both young people and staff to thrive, with a strong focus on wellbeing and development.

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Free online GP access
• Health Cash Plan and Cancer Cover
• Flexible pay through Wagestream
• Utility bill savings and financial wellbeing support
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gym discounts and wellbeing programmes

If you are an experienced Registered Manager or Turnaround Manager within children's residential care looking for an opportunity to lead meaningful change and make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today via Diamond Search Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.