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

Lead a Good-rated children's home and make a lasting difference!

Are you ready to take on a rewarding challenge? Join our fantastic team at Headway Adolescent Resources in Bristol!

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

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead our established 3-bed children's home in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organization with a strong regulatory track record and a commitment to quality. You will have the chance to:

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

You won’t be alone in this journey! Our homes are overseen by an experienced Responsible Individual and a knowledgeable Head of Care, providing you with 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 to help you lead effectively

About You

You are a values-led and resilient leader, committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children. You bring a positive, non-judgmental approach and a strong commitment to listening to children, ensuring their voices influence the care they receive.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• 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 it)
• 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 licence, 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 effective running of the home
• Ensure care planning, reports, and monitoring systems are completed to a high standard
• Motivate and develop a committed staff team, promoting a positive culture
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Ofsted standards
• Represent Headway professionally with external agencies and the local community

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are 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 an enhanced DBS check.