Registered Manager

Brook Street Social Care; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Hybrid / Flexible working

Annual occupancy bonus

Referral bonus

Professional support & development

Employee assistance & wellbeing

Ongoing staff wellbeing investment

Job summary

Brook Street Social Care is seeking a Registered Manager in Weston-super-Mare to lead a children's home. The role focuses on delivering outstanding care, ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering a supportive team and environment.

The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 5 or equivalent, proven leadership in residential childcare, and strong safeguarding knowledge. The post offers hybrid working options and a structured benefit scheme.

Qualifications

• :Professional leadership and team development experience in residential childcare.
• :Strong safeguarding and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• :Excellent organisational and IT/time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a warm, nurturing and safe home environment where children feel valued and supported.
• Ensure care meets high standards with effective implementation of each child's Placement Plan.
• Collaborate with health, education and therapeutic professionals to support children's development and wellbeing.
• Maintain compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted SCCIF.
• Inspire and develop the team through supervision, training and performance management.
• Oversee day-to-day operations including safeguarding, health & safety and accurate record-keeping.
• Promote inclusivity, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.
• Manage budgets, occupancy and staffing rotas while ensuring a safe, clean and homely environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Organisational skills

IT skills

Time management

Safeguarding knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Title: Registered Manager

Location: Weston-super-Mare

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary: 45,000 - 48,000 + Bonus Schemes & Benefits

Our client, a respected and high-quality provider of residential care for children, is seeking a passionate, experienced, and inspirational Registered Manager to lead one of their homes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven leader who is committed to delivering outstanding care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead and develop a warm, nurturing, and safe home environment where children feel valued, supported, and able to thrive.
• Ensure all aspects of care meet the highest standards, with effective implementation of each child's individual Placement Plan.
• Work collaboratively with health, education, and therapeutic professionals to support children's development and wellbeing.
• Maintain full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted SCCIF, ensuring the home operates to the highest regulatory and professional standards.
• Inspire, support, and develop your team through regular supervision, training, and performance management.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, including safeguarding, health & safety, and accurate record-keeping.
• Promote a positive culture centred on openness, inclusivity, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice.
• Manage budgets, occupancy, and staffing rotas while ensuring the home remains a safe, clean, and homely environment.

What you'll bring:

• NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Proven experience leading and developing teams within a residential childcare setting.
• Strong organisational, IT, and time management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding, children's legislation, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Ability to build strong, positive relationships with children, families, and external professionals.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and undertake sleep-in duties when required.
• Existing Ofsted registration as a Registered Manager (or eligibility to achieve this).

Additional Benefits:

• Performance Bonus - Ofsted Outcomes
  Earn up to 4,400 based on Ofsted inspection results.
• Hybrid / Flexible Working

Flexible working with one day a week working from home.

• Annual Occupancy Bonus (paid each October)
  Rewarded for maintaining strong occupancy levels (3 placements).
• Referral Bonus Scheme
  Financial incentives for introducing successful new hires.
• Professional Support & Development
  Quarterly reflective supervisions delivered by an external specialist provider (Dialogue).
• Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Support
  Access to Head Sight for emotional and mental wellbeing, including support during significant life or workplace events.
• Additional Benefits & Support Schemes
  Ongoing investment in staff wellbeing, development, and progression.

Join a dedicated and supportive organisation where your leadership will have a lasting impact. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and empowering both children and staff, we would love to hear from you.