Registered Manager - Children's Home

Join Our Team as a Registered Manager!

Company: Headway Adolescent Resources
Location: Badgworth, Axbridge
Salary: £46,202.89 per year (with potential earnings up to £53,402.89 through bonuses)
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Specific Hours: 40 hours per week

At Headway Adolescent Resources, we’ve been making a difference since 1999. We pride ourselves on our holistic approach to caring for young people, ensuring that each individual is treated with the respect and attention they deserve, regardless of their background.

Your Role

We are on the lookout for an experienced Registered Manager to lead our dedicated team at our home in Badgworth, Axbridge. If you’re passionate about making a real impact in the lives of young people, this is the opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a 3-bedded children's home, leading a team of 6 to deliver high-quality care that enriches the lives of our young residents.
• Oversee the smooth operation and administration of the home, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently.
• Produce, update, and monitor plans and reports, demonstrating your organizational skills and flexibility.
• Lead, motivate, and develop your staff team in a positive and enthusiastic culture, including delivering training.
• Represent the company professionally to external agencies and within the local community, contributing to our growth.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is committed to making a real difference in the lives of young people. You should have a positive, non-judgmental attitude and be dedicated to high standards of professional practice.

• Thorough knowledge of Children's Home legislation and Ofsted inspection requirements.
• Recognized social work qualification (e.g., QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Children and Young People).
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in residential care, including 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Must hold a valid manual driving license and have access to a car with business insurance.
• Willingness to undertake on-call duties (approximately 2 per month).

What We Offer

• 22 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Occupancy Bonus: £175 per child after the first child (e.g., 3-bed home = 2 x £175 = £350 pcm).
• £2,000 car allowance.
• Ofsted Report Bonuses: £500 for a Good report and £1,000 for an Outstanding report.
• Non-contributory pension with a 9% employer contribution and company sick pay after 6 months.
• On-call payments: £10 per day (Mon-Fri) and £50 for weekends.
• Enhanced sick pay: 5 days full sick pay.

At Headway Adolescent Resources, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.

All candidates will undergo thorough reference checks, including an enhanced DBS, as safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do.