Registered Manager Children Home

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
* Crewkerne, Somerset
* £60,000 salary + £5,000 welcome bonus + bonus on successful Ofsted registration + potential relocation package
* Children aged 7–17 | 4-bed home | Mental Health focused
Diamond Search Recruitment is representing a highly passionate and values-led children’s care provider seeking an exceptional Registered Manager for a newly developed 4-bed children’s home in Somerset.
This is a rare and urgent opportunity for a highly experienced Children’s Services Registered Manager who genuinely cares about children and is driven to create a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for young people with mental health needs.
The Role
You will have full responsibility for the registration, leadership, and day-to-day management of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance. This is a hands-on, influential role where your leadership will directly shape outcomes for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the home through successful Ofsted registration
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Deliver outstanding, child-centred care within a nurturing and supportive environment
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Build, lead, and inspire a skilled residential care team
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Ensure full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
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Promote positive mental health, stability, and emotional wellbeing
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Develop strong relationships with external professionals and stakeholders
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Create a culture where children feel safe, heard, and genuinely cared for
About You
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Proven experience as a Registered Manager within children’s residential services
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Strong background supporting children with mental health and emotional needs
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In-depth knowledge of Ofsted requirements and regulatory frameworks
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A natural leader who is calm, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
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Passionate, child-focused, and values-driven—you truly care about making a difference
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Committed to creating a warm, stable, and therapeutic home environment
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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential
Childcare (or equivalent). Additional therapeutic qualifications desirable.
Why Apply?
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Competitive £60,000 salary
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£5,000 welcome bonus
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Additional bonus for successful Ofsted registration
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Join a small but growing group of children’s homes with a strong, child-first ethos
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Opportunity to shape a home from the ground up and leave a lasting impact
This role will suit a Registered Manager who doesn’t just meet standards—but sets them.
Apply now via Diamond Search Recruitment for immediate consideration.
Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy