Children's Home Leader - Build a Premier Care Team

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension

On-site parking

Company events

Referral programme

Store discounts

Career progression & development

Job summary

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Registered Manager to lead a new children’s residential home in Sutton Coldfield. The role focuses on delivering outstanding care, safeguarding, and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

You will oversee regulatory compliance, develop staff, and drive high-quality care within a supportive team, with a strong progression pathway and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a children's residential setting.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and regulatory compliance understanding.
• Familiarity with Ofsted frameworks and quality standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to complete Level 5 Diploma within 2 years if not held.
• Experience developing staff and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a children's residential home in line with regulatory standards.
• Maintain and strive for Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings.
• Ensure safeguarding, welfare and safety are of the highest standard.
• Create a nurturing, stable environment for children and young people.
• Develop and maintain Care Plans and risk assessments.
• Recruit, lead, supervise and develop a high-performing staff team.
• Plan activities and experiences tailored to individual needs.
• Manage budgets, resources and home maintenance.
• Complete mandatory training and staff compliance.
• Maintain Ofsted registration and DBS Update Service status.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Ofsted knowledge

Communication

Attention to detail

Team-building

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management

Job description

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Registered Manager to lead a new children’s residential home in Sutton Coldfield. The role focuses on delivering outstanding care, safeguarding, and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

You will oversee regulatory compliance, develop staff, and drive high-quality care within a supportive team, with a strong progression pathway and excellent benefits.