Job Description:

Job Title:
Turnaround Manager – Children’s Residential Home | SEMH | Darlaston | £Flexible

Location: Darlaston, West Midlands (WS10)
Salary: Competitive / Flexible for the right candidate
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Sector: Children’s Residential Care

Turnaround Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Diamond Search Recruitment are proud to be representing our client in the search for a highly experienced Turnaround Manager / Registered Manager to lead the improvement and stabilisation of a 4-bed children’s residential home in Darlaston.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Children’s Home Manager with a strong Ofsted track record who thrives in improvement environments and is passionate about driving positive change for children and young people.

The home supports young people aged 8–14 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, using PACE and therapeutic parenting approaches to create a safe and nurturing environment.

The Opportunity

This role will focus on leading the home through improvement and strengthening quality standards following a recent Ofsted rating of “Requires Improvement.”

The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, regulatory knowledge and a child-centred mindset to support the team and create a stable, high-performing service.

The home currently operates at 50% occupancy, providing the opportunity to shape the service, strengthen the team and build a positive culture focused on outcomes for children.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operational turnaround and improvement plan for the children’s home

• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children’s Homes Quality Standards

• Provide strong leadership and direction to the residential care team

• Embed trauma-informed and therapeutic care practices including PACE

• Ensure the home provides a safe, stable and nurturing environment for children

• Drive quality improvement and prepare the home for the next Ofsted inspection

• Oversee staffing, recruitment, rotas and staff development

• Build strong relationships with local authorities, professionals and families

• Promote a culture of safeguarding, accountability and continuous improvement

About You

We are looking for a confident and resilient Children’s Residential Manager with experience improving or stabilising children’s homes.

You will have:

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Turnaround Manager in children’s residential care

• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and Children’s Homes Standards

• Experience supporting children with SEMH, trauma or complex needs

• Demonstrable success improving services or Ofsted outcomes

• Excellent leadership and team development skills

• Strong safeguarding knowledge

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare 

Why Join This Organisation?

Our client is committed to supporting both young people and staff to thrive, with a strong focus on wellbeing and development.

Benefits include

✔ 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
✔ Mental health and wellbeing resources
✔ Free online GP access
✔ Health Cash Plan and Cancer Cover
✔ Flexible pay through Wagestream
✔ Utility bill savings and financial wellbeing support
✔ Life Assurance
✔ Cycle to Work scheme
✔ Gym discounts and wellbeing programmes

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Registered Manager or Turnaround Manager within children’s residential care looking for an opportunity to lead meaningful change and make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today via Diamond Search Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

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