Registered Manager (Childrens) - #2071946

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential (LD / Complex Health)

Location: Cardiff

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Recruiter: Diamond Search Recruitment

Reference: 2928

Diamond Search Recruitment is proud to be representing a specialist care and education provider seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a residential service supporting 8 young people with learning disabilities and complex health needs.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate leader with a strong track record in children’s residential care who is committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for young people.

You will play a pivotal role in creating a safe, nurturing and high-quality environment, ensuring the service operates to the highest regulatory standards while developing and inspiring your team.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall leadership and management of the residential service

• Ensure full Ofsted compliance and regulatory standards are met

• Lead, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people

• Manage care plans and ensure positive outcomes for residents

• Build positive relationships with families, professionals and stakeholders

• Oversee staffing, rotas, performance management and service development

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• An experienced Registered Manager or Deputy Manager ready to step up

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children in residential care

• Proven leadership and team management experience

• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding

• Passionate about improving the lives of young people with complex needs

• Calm, organised and confident managing a residential service

Essential Qualification

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to lead a specialist service supporting 8 young people

• Join a values-driven organisation committed to quality care

• Supportive leadership and career development opportunities

• Make a genuine difference in young people’s lives

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