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 Difference in Children's Lives

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. Our mission is to support children in feeling secure, building confidence, and achieving 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. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead our established 3-bed children’s home in Bristol.

Your Role

As a Registered Manager, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring high standards of care and safeguarding.
• Shape the culture of the home and support your team in delivering exceptional care.
• Work closely with an experienced Responsible Individual and Head of Care for guidance and support.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain a positive, reflective culture for your staff.

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 to help you lead effectively.

About You

You are a values-led and resilient leader, committed to making a meaningful difference in children's lives. You possess:

• A thorough knowledge of Children’s Homes legislation and Ofsted inspection requirements.
• 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 willingness to complete).
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant role within the last five years.
• At least one year’s experience supervising and managing staff in a care role.
• A full manual driving licence, access to your own car, and business insurance.

Ready to Apply?

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 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.