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! We don’t just provide residential care; we create safe, nurturing, and aspirational homes where children can thrive. 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 a unique opportunity to join an organization with a stellar regulatory track record and a leadership team that truly understands the challenges of managing a children’s home.

You will:

• Shape the culture of the home and support your team in making a meaningful difference in the lives of children.
• Enjoy the backing of an experienced Responsible Individual and a knowledgeable Head of Care, ensuring you have the guidance and support you need.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations, maintaining high standards of care, safeguarding, compliance, and positive outcomes for children.

What We Offer

• £2,000 car allowance
• Occupancy bonus: £175 per child after the first child (e.g., a 3-bed home may attract two payments of £175, totaling £350 per month)
• 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 of 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 and grow professionally

About You

You are a values-driven and resilient leader, dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children. Your positive, non-judgmental approach ensures that you listen to children, understand their wishes and feelings, and advocate for their voices in 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’ 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 license, access to your own car, and the ability to undertake on-call duties (averaging around two per month)

About the Role

• Lead and manage a 3-bed children’s home, ensuring high-quality, individualized care and support for children.
• Be accountable for the safe, effective, and efficient running of the home, including leadership, administration, and compliance.
• Ensure care planning, reports, and monitoring systems are completed to a high standard and within required timescales.
• Motivate, support, and develop a committed staff team, fostering an open and enthusiastic culture.
• Ensure the home meets all regulatory requirements, including Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted standards.
• Represent Headway Adolescent Resources professionally with external agencies, families, and the local 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 providing 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 is at the heart of everything we do.