Registered Manager

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home * Crewkerne, Somerset * £60,000 salary + £5,000 welcome bonus + bonus on successful Ofsted registration * 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 Crewkerne, 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 * Lead the home through successful Ofsted registration * Deliver outstanding, child-centred care within a nurturing and supportive environment * Build, lead, and inspire a skilled residential care team * Ensure full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards * Promote positive mental health, stability, and emotional wellbeing * Develop strong relationships with external professionals and stakeholders * Create a culture where children feel safe, heard, and genuinely cared for About You * Proven experience as a Registered Manager within children’s residential services * Strong background supporting children with mental health and emotional needs * In-depth knowledge of Ofsted requirements and regulatory frameworks * A natural leader who is calm, resilient, and emotionally intelligent * Passionate, child-focused, and values-driven—you truly care about making a difference * Committed to creating a warm, stable, and therapeutic home environment * Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent). Additional therapeutic qualifications desirable. Why Apply? * Competitive £60,000 salary * £5,000 welcome bonus * Additional bonus for successful Ofsted registration * Join a small but growing group of children’s homes with a strong, child-first ethos * 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