Lead Registered Manager — Bristol Children's Home

Polaris Community; Bristol; On-site; GBP 46,202 - 53,403; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupancy bonus

Ofsted bonuses

On-call pay

Annual leave

Pension 9%

Sick pay

Enhanced sick pay

Training & development

Job summary

Headway Adolescent Resources in Bristol is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a 3-bed children's home. You will oversee day-to-day operation, ensure high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance, and shape a positive culture for the staff team.

With a strong track record in the residential sector, the organisation supports your professional development and provides practical leadership input, ensuring you have guidance from a Responsible Individual and Head of

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Children’s Home legislation, Ofsted inspection requirements, child protection and safeguarding procedures.
• Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent).
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete).
• Two years’ experience in the last five years in residential care of children.
• At least one year supervising and managing staff in care.
• Full manual driving licence with access to car, business insurance, and ability to undertake on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a 3‑bed children’s home in Bristol, ensuring high‑quality, individualised care and support.
• Be accountable for 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 on time.
• Lead, motivate, support and develop a committed staff team, promoting an open, reflective culture.
• Ensure the home meets regulatory requirements, including Children’s Home Regulations, safeguarding and Ofsted standards.
• Represent Headway Adolescent Resources professionally with external agencies, families, placing authorities and the local community.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safeguarding

Ofsted knowledge

Education

Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Headway Adolescent Resources in Bristol is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a 3-bed children's home. You will oversee day-to-day operation, ensure high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance, and shape a positive culture for the staff team.

With a strong track record in the residential sector, the organisation supports your professional development and provides practical leadership input, ensuring you have guidance from a Responsible Individual and Head of