Children's Home Manager

Children's Home Manager

📍 Location: Bristol
💼 Reports to: Responsible Individual & Children’s Services Operations Manager
💷 Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum

🔑 Job Purpose

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced OFSTED Registered Manager to take overall responsibility for the management and leadership of a new children’s home. The successful candidate will lead the home in providing a safe, caring, and nurturing environment that promotes the social, emotional, and physical development of children, underpinned by trauma-informed and PACE principles.

You will act as a role model for both staff and children, ensuring the highest safeguarding standards are embedded in practice. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

📝 Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the home in line with Children’s Homes Quality Standards, Regulations, and SCCIF.

Ensure safeguarding concerns are reported to the RI and that Reg 40 notifications to Ofsted are timely and accurate.

Maintain an Ofsted rating of “Good” or above.

Oversee all administrative and quality assurance functions, including R44, R45, and Annexe A requirements.

Manage the home’s budget effectively.

Recruit, supervise, and develop staff to ensure high-quality care delivery.

Support the design and review of care policies and procedures.

Ensure training and CPD needs are identified and met for all staff.

Participate in the on-call rota and act as part of the senior management team.

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

Working towards or holding a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Children & Young People’s Workforce.

At least 2 years’ supervisory experience in a children’s residential care setting.

Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and Ofsted regulations.

Proven leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

💡 Why Join?

Opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a well-supported children’s home.

Be part of an organisation committed to high-quality, child-centred care.

Excellent training, development, and CPD opportunities.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

📩 How to Apply

If you are an experienced childcare professional with the passion and skills to provide outstanding leadership, we’d love to hear from you!

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Contact Details:

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Connor Bentley direct on 020 31542475. Alternatively apply for the role with your CV to get the ball rolling!

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