Registered Manager, Children's Home — Lead Care Team

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonuses

Company pension

Annual leave

Professional training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Children’s Registered Manager to oversee a residential home, ensuring safe, high‑quality care and strong safeguarding. You will lead a team, manage budgets, and drive positive outcomes for children.

Ideal candidates have prior management experience in children's residential care, solid safeguarding knowledge, and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience within children's residential care.
• Experience supporting children and young people with diverse needs.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and regulatory understanding.
• Experience leading and developing a care team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day‑to‑day operation of a children's residential home.
• Ensure safe, stable and nurturing environment for children.
• Lead, motivate and develop the care team.
• Implement care plans and risk assessments for each child.
• Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain high standards of care, reporting and documentation.
• Collaborate with social workers, local authorities and families.

Skills

Leadership & management

Communication

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Childcare qualifications (residential)

Job description

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Children’s Registered Manager to oversee a residential home, ensuring safe, high‑quality care and strong safeguarding. You will lead a team, manage budgets, and drive positive outcomes for children.

Ideal candidates have prior management experience in children's residential care, solid safeguarding knowledge, and a commitment to professional development.