Location: Badgworth, Axbridge (BS26) - Existing 3-Bed Home
Salary: £46,202.89 basic salary, with potential earnings up to £53,402.89 including bonuses
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Role Overview
We are recruiting an experienced and driven Children's Home Registered Manager to lead a well-established 3-bed EBD children's home in Badgworth, Axbridge.
This is an operational home with a full staff team and young people already placed, requiring a confident and capable Registered Manager who can step in and maintain strong care standards, team stability and regulatory compliance.
As Children's Home Registered Manager, you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring high-quality, child-centred care while driving positive outcomes in line with Ofsted expectations. This is a fantastic opportunity for either an experienced Registered Manager or a strong Deputy ready for progression into a stable, well-supported environment.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Home Management
Act as the registered Children's Home Registered Manager for the service
Hold full operational and strategic responsibility for the home
Maintain continuity within an established team and placement set-up
Ensure staffing, rotas and on-call arrangements meet the needs of the home
Lead on Ofsted inspections and regulatory compliance Care Quality & Safeguarding
Ensure high-quality, child-focused care is delivered consistently
Promote a safe, nurturing and structured environment for young people
Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children in placement
Ensure care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies are implemented effectively
Maintain full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and safeguarding standards Staff Leadership & Development
Lead, support and develop an established residential staff team
Deliver effective supervision, performance management and appraisals
Promote a strong, consistent and positive care culture
Manage conduct, disciplinary and performance issues where required
Maintain high levels of staff engagement and retention Compliance, Quality & Performance
Maintain accurate records, audits and reporting in line with regulatory requirements
Ensure the home continues to meet Good or higher Ofsted standards
Drive continuous improvement and service quality
Manage budgets and resources effectively
Essential Criteria
Experience working within Children's Residential Homes
Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a senior role (Deputy Manager or above)
Proven leadership experience managing residential childcare teams
Strong knowledge of:
Children's Homes Regulations
Ofsted frameworks and inspection standards
Safeguarding and child protection procedures
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Hold or be working towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
Experience of maintaining or contributing to Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills
Ability to work in a demanding and dynamic environment
Desirable Criteria
Experience as a Registered Manager within an EBD setting
Experience managing an established home with active placements
Strong Deputy Manager looking to step into a Registered Manager role
Consistent Ofsted track record at Good or above
Salary & Benefits
Basic salary of £46,202.89, rising to £53,402.89 with bonuses
Ofsted bonus:
£1,000 for Outstanding
£500 for Good
Occupancy bonus: £175 per child (after first placement)
Up to £350 per month based on occupancy
Car allowance: £2,000 per annum
On-call payments:
£10 per weekday
£50 per day (weekends)
Annual leave: 30 days including Bank Holidays
Additional Information
Current Ofsted rating: Good
Established 3-bed EBD home with existing staff team and placements
Role subject to statutory checks and Ofsted approval
Driving licence preferred due to location and role requirements
How to Apply
For more information or to apply for the Children's Home Registered Manager role, please contact:
Robert Rowe (phone number removed) (url removed)
Salary description
£46202.00 - £46202.00 per year