Registered Children's Residential Manager

Registered Manager Therapeutic Children's Home

Location: Bristol

Salary: OTE £70,000 (based on a 40-hour week and performance)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm or 9:00am-5:00pm

Resolve Recruitment Services are recruiting an experienced Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 3-bed therapeutic children's home in Bristol, supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to establish and shape a high-quality, trauma-informed service, leading a dedicated team committed to achieving positive outcomes for children.

Key Responsibilities

• Register with Ofsted and manage the day-to-day operation of the home.
• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing care team.
• Deliver exceptional, child-centred, trauma-informed care.
• Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding legislation.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and external professionals.
• Drive the home towards GOOD or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.
• Manage staffing, budgets, rotas and overall service performance.

Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
• Minimum 5 years' residential childcare experience.
• At least 2 years' experience managing a children's residential home.
• Experience supporting children with SEMH and complex trauma.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding and Children's Homes legislation.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer?

• OTE £70,000 based on a 40-hour week and performance
• Monday to Friday working (8am-4pm or 9am-5pm)
• 5.6 weeks' annual leave
• Overtime paid or taken as time off in lieu
• Three additional personal leave days each year
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to build and lead a new therapeutic service
• Supportive senior leadership team
• Genuine career progression opportunities

If you're an experienced Registered Manager looking to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people while leading an ambitious new service, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Resolve Recruitment Services.