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Registered Manager - Children's Home
Headway Adolescent Resources Limited
full timeUSD 46,203 – USD 53,403
<p><strong>Registered Manager</strong><br /><strong>Location:</strong> Bristol<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £46,202.89 per year with the potential to earn up to £53,402.89 through bonuses<br /><strong>Contract:</strong> Full Time, Permanent<br /><strong>Specific Hours:</strong> 40 hours per week</p><p><strong>Lead a Good-rated children's home with the support, stability and backing to make a lasting difference.</strong></p><p>Come and join our fantastic Bristol team.</p><p>At Headway Adolescent Resources, we do more than provide residential care; we create safe, nurturing and aspirational homes where children are supported to feel secure, build confidence and achieve positive outcomes. Established in 1999, Headway has developed a strong reputation within the residential adolescent childcare sector and currently operates seven children's homes, all of which are judged to be Good by Ofsted.</p><p>We are looking for 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 organisation with a strong regulatory track record, a clear commitment to quality, and a leadership team that understands the realities of managing a children's home.</p><p>You will have the opportunity to shape the culture of the home, support and develop your team, and make a meaningful difference to children who need consistency, care and ambition around them.</p><p>You will not be doing this alone. Our homes are overseen by an experienced Responsible Individual and a knowledgeable Head of Care, ensuring you have strong guidance, practical support and regular leadership input as you settle into the role and continue to develop the home.</p><p>As Registered Manager, you will lead the day-to-day running of the home, maintaining high standards of care, safeguarding, compliance and outcomes for children, while building a positive, reflective and supportive culture for your staff team.</p><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li>£2,000 car allowance</li><li>Occupancy bonus: £175 per child after the first child. For example, a 3-bed home may attract two payments of £175, equating to £350 per month</li><li>Ofsted performance bonuses: £500 for a Good report and £1,000 for an Outstanding report</li><li>On-call payments: £10 per day Monday to Friday and £50 per day on Saturday and Sunday</li><li>22 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Non-contributory pension with a 9% employer contribution</li><li>Company sick pay after successful completion of probation</li><li>Enhanced sick pay of five days' full sick pay</li><li>Ongoing support, training and development to help you lead the home effectively and continue your professional development</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>You will be a values-led and resilient leader who is committed to making a meaningful difference to the lives of children. You will bring a positive, non-judgemental approach and a strong commitment to listening to children, understanding their wishes and feelings, and ensuring their voices influence the care and support they receive.</p><p>You will have:</p><ul><li>A thorough knowledge of Children's Homes legislation, Ofsted inspection requirements, child protection and safeguarding procedures</li><li>A Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce, or equivalent</li><li>Either have attained a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or be willing to complete this</li><li>A minimum of two years' experience within the last five years in a role relevant to the residential care of children</li><li>At least one year's experience supervising and managing staff working in a care role</li><li>A full manual driving licence, access to your own car, business insurance, and the ability to undertake on-call duties, currently averaging around two on-call duties per month</li></ul><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage a 3-bed children's home in Bristol, ensuring that children receive high-quality, individualised care and support</li><li>Be accountable for the safe, effective and efficient running of the home, including leadership, administration, compliance and wider operational responsibilities</li><li>Ensure care planning, reports, records and monitoring systems are completed to a high standard and within required timescales</li><li>Lead, motivate, support and develop a committed staff team, promoting an open, reflective and enthusiastic culture</li><li>Ensure the home meets regulatory requirements, including Children's Homes Regulations, safeguarding expectations and Ofsted inspection standards</li><li>Represent Headway Adolescent Resources professionally with external agencies, families, placing authorities and the local community</li></ul><p><strong>Apply Now</strong></p><p>If you are ready to take the next step in your children's residential leadership career and want to join a supportive, Good-rated organisation where you can genuinely shape practice, develop your team and make a lasting difference for children, we would be delighted to hear from you.</p><p>Apply today and help us continue to provide safe, nurturing and aspirational homes where children can thrive.</p><p>Headway Adolescent Resources is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.</p><p>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.</p><p>All candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks.</p><p>All candidates will also be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, as safeguarding children is at the heart of everything we do.</p>PandoLogic. Keywords: Child Care Center Director, Location: Bristol, ENG - BS5 7HN
