Ofsted Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
Salary: £55,000 + On-Call Payments + Performance Bonuses
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Essential Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years' experience within the last 5 years in a Children's Residential Home management role.
- Experience working within an Ofsted-regulated Children's Residential setting.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve within 2 years).
Please note: Applications from candidates whose experience is solely within Adult Care, Elderly Care, Nursing Homes, Supported Living, Domiciliary Care, Learning Disabilities or Mental Health services cannot be considered.
We are recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Registered Manager to lead a Children's Residential Home in Bristol.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, values-led organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality care, where managers are empowered to make informed decisions based on the needs of children and young people.
As the new Registered Manager, you will:
- Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Children's Residential Home, ensuring a safe, nurturing and supportive environment.
- Lead, motivate and develop a team to deliver high-quality, child-centred care.
- Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and lead the service through inspections.
- Develop and implement tailored care plans that promote the physical, emotional and educational wellbeing of each child.
- Build strong relationships with local authorities, social workers, families and external professionals.
- Oversee recruitment, training, supervision and performance management of staff.
- Manage budgets effectively, ensuring resources are used to best support the needs of the children.
- Drive continuous improvement through quality assurance, audits and best practice
Requirements for this role:
- Minimum of 2 years' management experience within a Children's Residential Home during the last 5 years.
- Experience working within an Ofsted-regulated Children's Residential setting.
- Strong understanding of Children's Home Regulations and Quality Standards.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve within 2 years).
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Ability to build effective partnerships with external agencies and stakeholders.
- Full right to work in the UK.
About this role:
Reports to: Responsible Individual / Senior Leadership Team
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week) plus on-call responsibilities.
Setting: Small Children's Residential Home.
Focus: Leading a Children's Residential Home, ensuring compliance, high standards of care and positive outcomes for young people.
Environment: A supportive and collaborative organisation that values its people and promotes a child-centred, empowering approach to care.
What you can expect in return
- Starting salary of £55,000
- Additional on-call payments (weekday and weekend rates).
- Performance-related bonuses linked to key milestones and service outcomes.
- Incentives tied to service development, quality standards and occupancy.
- The opportunity to lead and shape a residential service within a growing organisation.
- A supportive leadership team that values autonomy and professional judgement.
- Ongoing professional development and the chance to make a meaningful impact on young people's lives.
How to apply:
Do you have recent Children's Residential Management experience and a strong understanding of Ofsted requirements? Apply today to discuss this opportunity further.
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