Registered Manager - 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

Registered Manager
Location: Bristol
Salary: £46,202.89 per year with the potential to earn up to £53,402.89 through bonuses
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Specific Hours: 40 hours per week

Lead a Good-rated children’s home with the support, stability and backing to make a lasting difference.

Come and join our fantastic Bristol team.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What We Offer

• 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
• 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 Saturday and 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 of five days’ full sick pay
• Ongoing support, training and development to help you lead the home effectively and continue your professional development

About You

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.

You will have:

• A thorough knowledge of Children’s Home legislation, Ofsted inspection requirements, child protection and safeguarding procedures
• A Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce, or equivalent
• Either have attained a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or be willing to complete this
• A minimum of two years’ experience within the last five years in a role relevant to the residential care of children
• At least one year’s experience supervising and managing staff working in a care role
• 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

About the Role

• Lead and manage a 3‑bed children’s home in Bristol, ensuring that children receive high‑quality, individualised care and support
• Be 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, promoting an open, reflective and enthusiastic culture
• Ensure the home meets regulatory requirements, including Children’s Home Regulations, safeguarding expectations and Ofsted inspection standards
• Represent Headway Adolescent Resources professionally with external agencies, families, placing authorities and the local community

Apply Now

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.

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.

All candidates will also be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, as safeguarding children is at the heart of everything we do.