Registered Children's Home Manager


Company:	North Somerset Council
Salary:	£55,836 to £61,604 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	North Somerset
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	2 Oct 2026

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Summary

We currently have a fantastic opportunity to join North Somerset Children’s Services as we embark on our exciting journey with the setting up of our own children’s residential homes.

We are opening our second new children’s home which will provide up to 3 beds for children/young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties aged 8 -17years. The home will provide medium to long term placements. This role will require you to register with Ofsted.

We aim to provide a high-quality home placement based on family-based ethos and values supporting children and young people to achieve feel safe remain in their local area and fulfil their full potential.

The home will have access to therapeutic input and support from a psychologist who will support managers and teams in terms of matching and contribute to the children’s care planning.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Children’s Residential Home Manager to join our Children’s Care Team. The Children’s Care Team are responsible for providing warm, relational therapeutic care to our children and young people residing in our residential homes.

In this role, you will; develop and lead a passionate team of children’s home care staff, to outstanding practice. Lead on delivering a positive learning and support culture and deliver objectives of a residential children’s home using a therapeutic approach, whilst also ensuring that Ofsted requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Registered Manager, you will

Support the Residential Lead and lead a team of staff ensuring that children and young people are well cared for and are making progress.

Be accountable for ensuring overall service delivery with responsibility for ensuring the home meets with the requirements.

Be accountable to Ofsted through inspections.

Be required to supervise staff, complete audits, develop the workforce and most of all ensuring that the children and young people in your care is paramount.

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact Katie Bailey, Responsible Individual and Head of Care and Family Connections, at Katie.Bailey@N-somerset.gov.uk

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