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 have 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. We are currently on the lookout for an experienced Registered Manager to lead our dedicated team in Badgworth, Axbridge.

Your Role

As the Registered Manager, you will:

• Oversee a 3-bedded children's home in a serene rural setting.
• Lead a passionate staff team of 6, ensuring high-quality care that enriches the lives of our young residents.
• Manage the home’s operations efficiently, handling administrative tasks and wider operational responsibilities.
• Produce, update, and monitor care plans and reports, demonstrating your organizational skills.
• Inspire and develop your team in a positive, open culture, including delivering training.
• Represent our company professionally to external agencies and contribute to our community development.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate: Committed to making a real difference in the lives of young people.
• Knowledgeable: Well-versed in Children's Home legislation, Ofsted inspection requirements, and child protection protocols.
• Qualified: Holds a recognized social work qualification (e.g., QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Children and Young People).
• Experienced: Has at least 2 years of relevant experience in residential care, including 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Mobile: Licensed to drive a manual car with business insurance and able to undertake on-call duties (approximately 2 per month).

What We Offer

We believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here’s what you can expect:

• 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 per month).
• £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 probation.
• On-call payments: £10 per day Monday to Friday and £50 for Saturday and Sunday.
• Enhanced sick pay: 5 days full sick pay.

Headway Adolescent Resources is an equal opportunities employer, and we warmly welcome applications from qualified candidates. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will undergo thorough reference checks, including an enhanced DBS, as safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do.

Ready to make a difference? Join us in creating a positive impact in the lives of young people!