Registered Manager Children's Residential Home (EBD)
Location: Axbridge
Salary: £46,202 basic salary with realistic earnings up to £53,402+ through bonuses and occupancy incentives
Are you an experienced Registered Manager looking for an opportunity to lead a well-established children's home and make a lasting difference to young people's lives?
We are seeking a dedicated and ambitious Registered Manager to oversee a 3-bed Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) children's home in the Axbridge area. This is an exciting opportunity to lead an existing service that already holds a Good Ofsted rating, supported by an attractive salary and bonus package.
What We Offer
- Base salary: £46,202.89
- Potential earnings: Up to £53,402.89+ through performance bonuses
- £2,000 annual car allowance
- 30 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Ofsted Bonus Scheme:
- £1,000 for an Outstanding inspection outcome
- £500 for a Good inspection outcome
- On-call payments:
- Monday Friday: £10 per day
- Saturday & Sunday: £50 per day
- Occupancy Bonus:
- £175 per child per month after the first placement
- Example: Full occupancy in this 3-bed home = an additional £350 per month
About the Home
- Established children's residential home
- 3-bed EBD service
- Current Good Ofsted rating
- Located in the BS26 area of Somerset
- Focused on providing high-quality care and positive outcomes for children and young people
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, management, and development of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance are consistently achieved.
You will:
- Lead and inspire a residential care team
- Drive positive outcomes for children and young people
- Maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Regulations
- Manage staffing, budgets, and service development
- Promote a culture of excellence, safeguarding, and therapeutic care
- Build strong relationships with local authorities and external professionals
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- Experience managing a children's residential home
- A strong understanding of Ofsted requirements and Children's Homes Regulations
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve if applicable)
- Proven leadership and people management skills
- Passion for improving the lives of children and young people
- Full UK driving licence
Apply Today
If you are an experienced children's residential leader looking to join a supportive organisation that rewards success and provides the opportunity to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to take the next step in your management career.
