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 Bristol team at Headway Adolescent Resources! We don’t 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. Now, we’re looking for an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead our established 3-bed children's home in Bristol.

Your Impact

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Shape the culture of the home and support your team.
• Make a meaningful difference to children who need consistency, care, and ambition.
• Work alongside an experienced Responsible Individual and a knowledgeable Head of Care for guidance and support.

Key Responsibilities

As the Registered Manager, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring high standards of care and safeguarding.
• Build a positive, reflective, and supportive culture for your staff team.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and Ofsted standards.
• Ensure care planning, reports, and monitoring systems are completed to a high standard.
• Represent Headway Adolescent Resources professionally with external agencies and the local community.

What We Offer

We believe in rewarding our team members! Here’s what you can expect:

• £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 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 opportunities.

About You

We are looking for a values-led and resilient leader who is passionate about making a difference in children's lives. You should:

• Have a thorough knowledge of Children's Homes legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Hold a Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent).
• Be willing to attain a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
• Have at least two years' relevant experience in residential care for children.
• Possess at least one year's experience supervising and managing staff.
• Have a full manual driving licence and access to your own car.

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 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.