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Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home (EBD)

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Posted on Jul 6, 2026 by CV-Library
Stafford, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£60k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home (EBD)

Location: Stafford, Staffordshire
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

£7,500 Welcome Bonus

Diamond Search Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading provider of specialist children's residential care for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a therapeutic home supporting children and young people aged 8–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate and experienced leader to join an organisation committed to delivering exceptional care and achieving positive outcomes for young people.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, management and performance of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

You will lead a dedicated team, creating a stable, nurturing and child-centred environment where young people can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide strong, effective leadership to the residential care team.

* Ensure the home operates in full compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Regulations.

* Deliver outstanding, child-focused care and promote positive outcomes.

* Lead on safeguarding and ensure the welfare of all children remains the highest priority.

* Recruit, develop and mentor a high-performing staff team.

* Manage budgets, staffing and resources effectively.

* Maintain accurate records and prepare for Ofsted inspections.

* Build positive relationships with families, local authorities and external professionals.

* Drive continuous improvement across all aspects of the service.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

* Previous experience as a Registered Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step into registration.

* Significant experience within Children's Residential Care, ideally supporting young people with EBD.

* A thorough understanding of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding and children's legislation.

* Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People's Workforce (or equivalent).

* QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare, or a willingness to work towards the qualification.

* Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.

* A genuine passion for improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

Salary & Benefits

* Up to £60,000 per annum

* £7,500 Welcome Bonus

* Full-time position (37.5 hours per week)

* Excellent opportunities for career progression

* Ongoing training and funded professional development

* Support towards Level 5 qualification if required

* Pension scheme

* Generous annual leave entitlement

* Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes

* Supportive senior leadership team

If you're an experienced Registered Manager looking to lead a high-quality children's residential home where you can make a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Diamond Search Recruitment for a confidential discussion

Reference: 225333257

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Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home (EBD)

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 6, 2026 by CV-Library

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Stafford, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£60k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home (EBD)

Location: Stafford, Staffordshire
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

£7,500 Welcome Bonus

Diamond Search Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading provider of specialist children's residential care for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a therapeutic home supporting children and young people aged 8–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate and experienced leader to join an organisation committed to delivering exceptional care and achieving positive outcomes for young people.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, management and performance of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

You will lead a dedicated team, creating a stable, nurturing and child-centred environment where young people can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide strong, effective leadership to the residential care team.

* Ensure the home operates in full compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Regulations.

* Deliver outstanding, child-focused care and promote positive outcomes.

* Lead on safeguarding and ensure the welfare of all children remains the highest priority.

* Recruit, develop and mentor a high-performing staff team.

* Manage budgets, staffing and resources effectively.

* Maintain accurate records and prepare for Ofsted inspections.

* Build positive relationships with families, local authorities and external professionals.

* Drive continuous improvement across all aspects of the service.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

* Previous experience as a Registered Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step into registration.

* Significant experience within Children's Residential Care, ideally supporting young people with EBD.

* A thorough understanding of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding and children's legislation.

* Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People's Workforce (or equivalent).

* QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare, or a willingness to work towards the qualification.

* Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.

* A genuine passion for improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

Salary & Benefits

* Up to £60,000 per annum

* £7,500 Welcome Bonus

* Full-time position (37.5 hours per week)

* Excellent opportunities for career progression

* Ongoing training and funded professional development

* Support towards Level 5 qualification if required

* Pension scheme

* Generous annual leave entitlement

* Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes

* Supportive senior leadership team

If you're an experienced Registered Manager looking to lead a high-quality children's residential home where you can make a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Diamond Search Recruitment for a confidential discussion
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