Registered Manager - childrens
22 days ago
Newmarket
Children’s Home Registered Manager – Specialist Mental Health Location: Newmarket Salary: £50,000–£65,000 DOE + £10,000 bonus + £5,000 welcome bonus Hours: Full Time, Permanent (40 hours) Diamond Search Recruitment are representing a leading children’s residential care provider seeking an experienced Registered Manager to run a specialist children’s home supporting young people aged 12–18 with complex mental health needs and high‑risk behaviours. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader with experience in children’s residential care, Ofsted compliance, and trauma‑informed practice to step into a high‑impact role within a multi‑disciplinary setting. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a specialist home, ensuring high‑quality, safe care Drive Ofsted compliance with a target of achieving “Good” or above Develop personalised care plans and oversee therapeutic, emotional, and educational support Recruit, train, and develop a stable, high‑performing staff team Maintain strong safeguarding culture and respond to incidents effectively Work collaboratively with clinicians, teachers, parents, and Local Authorities Manage budgets and ensure commercial performance of the home What’s on Offer Salary up to £65,000 £5,000 welcome bonus Up to £10,000 annual bonus Leadership development through an in‑house academy Pension, wellbeing support, EAP, retail discounts, long‑service awards Requirements Minimum 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care At least 1 year in a supervisory/management role Level 3 Residential Childcare (essential) Level 5 Leadership & Management (preferred or willingness to enrol) Strong knowledge of Quality Standards, SCCIF & safeguarding Experience supporting young people with emotional/behavioural or mental health needs Full UK driving licence Apply Today If you’re an experienced Registered Manager—or a strong Deputy ready for the next step—Diamond Search Recruitment would love to hear from you. Apply now for a confidential discussion. Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy