Registered Manager - Children's Home

Join Our Team as a Registered Manager!

Location: Bristol

Salary: £46,202.89 per year (with potential earnings up to £53,402.89 through bonuses)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Specific Hours: 40 hours per week

Are you ready to lead a Good-rated children's home and make a lasting impact? Join our fantastic team at Headway Adolescent Resources, where we do more than just provide residential care—we create safe, nurturing, and aspirational homes for children. Established in 1999, we have built a strong reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, operating seven children's homes, all rated Good by Ofsted.

Your Role

As our Registered Manager, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of our established 3-bed children's home in Bristol.
• Maintain high standards of care, safeguarding, compliance, and positive outcomes for children.
• Shape the culture of the home and support your team in making a meaningful difference.
• Work alongside an experienced Responsible Individual and Head of Care for guidance and support.

What We Offer

• £2,000 car allowance
• Occupancy bonus: £175 per child after the first child (e.g., a 3-bed home may attract two payments of £175, totaling £350 per month)
• Ofsted performance bonuses: £500 for a Good report and £1,000 for an Outstanding report
• On-call payments: £10 per day Monday to Friday and £50 per day on weekends
• 22 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Non-contributory pension with a 9% employer contribution
• Company sick pay after successful completion of probation
• Enhanced sick pay of five days' full sick pay
• Ongoing support, training, and development to help you lead effectively

About You

You are a values-led and resilient leader, dedicated to making a meaningful difference in children's lives. Your positive, non-judgmental approach ensures that children's voices are heard and their wishes are respected. You will have:

• A thorough knowledge of Children's Homes legislation, Ofsted inspection requirements, and safeguarding procedures.
• A Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce, or equivalent.
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or a willingness to complete this).
• A minimum of two years' relevant experience in residential care for children within the last five years.
• At least one year's experience supervising and managing staff in a care role.
• A full manual driving license, access to your own car, and the ability to undertake on-call duties (averaging around two per month).

About the Role

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Lead and manage a 3-bed children's home, ensuring high-quality, individualized care and support.
• Be accountable for the safe and efficient running of the home, including leadership, administration, and compliance.
• Ensure care planning, reports, and monitoring systems are completed to a high standard.
• Motivate and develop a committed staff team, fostering an open and enthusiastic culture.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and represent Headway Adolescent Resources professionally.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited to take the next step in your children's residential leadership career and want to join a supportive, Good-rated organization, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today and help us continue to provide safe, nurturing, and aspirational homes where children can thrive.

Headway Adolescent Resources is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All candidates will undergo thorough reference checks and complete an enhanced DBS check, as safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do.