Registered Manager

Job description

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Sutton Coldfield £55,000 – £60,000 + Bonuses + Excellent Benefits Full-time | Permanent

Diamond Search are recruiting on behalf of a growing children’s residential care provider for an exceptional Registered Manager to lead a new home in Sutton Coldfield. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

⭐ Why This Role Stands Out

If you’re driven by purpose, motivated by making a difference, and ready to shape a high‑quality children’s home from the ground up, this role offers the perfect platform. Our client is committed to building a supportive, well‑resourced organisation where staff are valued, rewarded, and developed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a children’s residential home in line with Children’s Homes Regulations (England) 2015

• Maintain and strive for Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings

• Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, welfare and safety

• Create a nurturing, stable and positive environment for children and young people

• Develop and maintain Care Plans, Risk Assessments and behaviour support strategies

• Recruit, lead, supervise and develop a high‑performing staff team

• Plan activities, events and experiences tailored to individual needs

• Manage budgets, resources and home maintenance

• Complete all mandatory training and ensure staff compliance

• Maintain Ofsted registration and DBS Update Service status

• Report safeguarding and compliance matters to senior leadership

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven leadership experience within a children’s residential setting

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and regulatory compliance

• Knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and quality standards

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team‑building skills

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or willingness to complete within 2 years)

What’s On Offer

• £55,000 – £60,000 salary

• Bonus scheme

• Loyalty and performance bonuses

• Company pension

• Free on‑site parking

• Company events

• Referral programme

• Store discounts

• Clear progression and professional development pathway

• Support from an experienced Responsible Individual and strong operational team

About the Employer

Our client is a newly established but well‑supported children’s care provider with a highly experienced Responsible Individual and a strong financial and legal infrastructure. Their mission is to build a high‑quality organisation where children thrive and staff feel valued, supported and rewarded.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Registered Manager — or a Deputy Manager ready to step up — Diamond Search would love to hear from you. Submit your CV today to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.

Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.

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