Residential Children's Home Manager


Company:	CS UK Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£46,202.89 to £53,402.89 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Sept 2026
Closing date:	16 Oct 2026

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Summary

An exceptional new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Registered Manager - Children's Home to manage a children’s residential home based in Bristol. You will join a provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people

This is a fantastic care provider dedicated to supporting children and young people who have complex emotional and behavioural needs, providing a safe and supportive environment

As the Manager your key responsibilities include:

• 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 Homes Regulations, safeguarding expectations and Ofsted inspection standards

• Represent Headway Adolescent Resources professionally with external agencies, families, placing authorities and the local community

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• A thorough knowledge of Children’s Homes 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

The successful Manager will receive an excellent salary of £46,202.89 - £53,402.89 per annum - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• £2,000 car allowance

• 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

Reference ID: 7414

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk

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