* 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
Salary description
£60000.00 - £60000.00 per year