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 understanding 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. In this pivotal role, you will:

• Manage a 3-bedded children's home, overseeing a team of 6 to deliver high-quality care that enriches the lives of young people.
• Ensure the smooth operation and administration of the home, tackling wider operational tasks as needed.
• Produce, update, and monitor plans and reports, demonstrating an organized and flexible managerial approach.
• Lead, motivate, and develop your staff team in a culture of openness and enthusiasm, including delivering training.
• Represent the company professionally to external agencies and contribute to our community development.

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people. You should have:

• A thorough understanding of Children's Home legislation and Ofsted inspection requirements, along with child protection and safeguarding protocols.
• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Children and Young People, and QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce or equivalent).
• A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience in residential care, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• A valid manual driving license and access to a car with business insurance, along with the ability 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 pcm).
• A £2,000 car allowance.
• Ofsted Report Bonuses: £500 for a Good report and £1,000 for an Outstanding report.
• A 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.

At Headway Adolescent Resources, we are committed to equal opportunities and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We prioritize the safeguarding and 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.