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

Make a Lasting Impact!

Are you ready to lead a Good-rated children's home and make a real difference in the lives of young people? Join our fantastic Bristol team at Headway Adolescent Resources!

At Headway, we do more than just provide residential care; we create safe, nurturing, and aspirational homes where children can feel secure, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes. Since our establishment in 1999, we have built a strong reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, operating seven children's homes, all rated as Good by Ofsted.

Your Role

As our new Registered Manager, you will lead our established 3-bed children's home in Bristol. This is an incredible opportunity to join an organization with a solid regulatory track record and a leadership team that truly understands the challenges of managing a children's home.

You will have the chance to:

• Shape the culture of the home
• Support and develop your team
• Make a meaningful difference to children who need consistency, care, and ambition

And you won’t be doing this alone! Our homes are supported by an experienced Responsible Individual and a knowledgeable Head of Care, ensuring you receive strong guidance and practical support as you settle into your role.

What We Offer

• £2,000 car allowance
• Occupancy bonus: £175 per child after the first child
• Ofsted performance bonuses: £500 for a Good report and £1,000 for an Outstanding report
• On-call payments: £10 per day Monday to Friday, £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 opportunities

About You

We are looking for a values-led and resilient leader who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in children's lives. You should bring a positive, non-judgmental approach and a strong commitment to listening to children, understanding their wishes and feelings, and ensuring their voices influence the care they receive.

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
• 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

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a 3-bed children's home, ensuring high-quality, individualized care
• Be accountable for the safe and efficient running of the home
• Ensure care planning, reports, and monitoring systems are completed to a high standard
• Motivate, support, and develop a committed staff team
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Ofsted standards
• Represent Headway Adolescent Resources professionally with external agencies and the community

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 where you can genuinely shape practice and develop your team, 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 and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will undergo thorough reference checks and complete an enhanced DBS check, as safeguarding children is at the heart of everything we do.