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

About Us

At Headway Adolescent Resources, we believe in more than just providing residential care; we create safe, nurturing, and aspirational homes where children can feel secure, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes. Established 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 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 You’ll Do

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the home, maintaining high standards of care and safeguarding
• Build a positive, reflective, and supportive culture for your staff team
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Ofsted inspection standards
• Motivate and develop a committed staff team
• Represent Headway Adolescent Resources professionally with external agencies and the local community

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

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

• 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 the ability to undertake on-call duties

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re ready 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 an enhanced DBS check.