£46,202.89 to £53,402.89 per year, £2,000 car allowance, pension.
Contract Type: Permanent. Hours: Full time. Disability Confident: No. Closing Date: 20/08/2026.
About this job
Registered Manager – Location: Bristol. Lead a Good‑rated children’s home with the support, stability and backing to make a lasting difference. At Headway Adolescent Resources we create safe, nurturing and aspirational homes where children feel secure, build confidence and achieve positive outcomes. Established in 1999, Headway operates seven children’s homes, all judged Good by Ofsted. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead our 3‑bed children’s home in Bristol.
This is a fantastic 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. You will not be doing this alone – an experienced Responsible Individual and a knowledgeable Head of Care provide strong guidance, practical support and regular leadership input as you settle into the role and continue to develop the home.
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, equating to £350 per month)
- Ofsted performance bonuses: £500 for a Good report; £1,000 for an Outstanding report
- On‑call payments: £10 per day Monday‑to‑Friday; £50 per day Saturday‑Sunday
- 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: five days’ full sick pay
- Ongoing support, training and development to help you lead the home effectively
About You
You will be a values‑led and resilient leader committed to making a meaningful difference to the lives of children. You will bring a positive, non‑judgemental approach, a strong commitment to listening to children, and an understanding of their wishes and feelings, ensuring their voices influence the care and support they receive.
Qualifications
- Thorough knowledge of Children’s Homes legislation, Ofsted inspection requirements, child protection and safeguarding procedures
- A Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce, or equivalent
- Either a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to complete one
- Minimum two years’ experience in the last five years in a role relevant to the residential care of children
- At least one year’s experience supervising and managing staff in a care role
- Full manual driving licence, access to personal vehicle, business insurance, and ability to undertake on‑call duties (average around two per month)
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the 3‑bed children’s home in Bristol, ensuring each child receives high‑quality, individualised care and support
- Accountable for the safe, effective and efficient running of the home, including leadership, administration, compliance and wider operational responsibilities
- Ensure care planning, reports, records and monitoring systems are completed to a high standard and within required timescales
- Lead, motivate, support and develop a committed staff team, fostering an open, reflective and enthusiastic culture
- Guarantee the home meets regulatory requirements, including Children’s Homes Regulations, safeguarding expectations and Ofsted inspection standards
- Represent Headway Adolescent Resources professionally with external agencies, families, placing authorities and the local community
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 positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible 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 be subject to thorough reference checks and will also be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
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