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
About the Role
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.
Package & Benefits
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
The Role
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will take full responsibility for the leadership, development, and compliance of the home.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
* 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
Compliance & Quality
* 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
Care & Support
* 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
Safeguarding
* Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead
* Promote safeguarding culture and best practice
* Respond to incidents and concerns appropriately
Team Development
* Provide supervision, training, and ongoing development
* Support staff to achieve qualifications and maintain standards
* Promote continuous professional learning
About You
Essential
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
Desirable
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
Personal Attributes
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
Apply Now
If you are an experienced care professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we would love to hear from you.
Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence