Registered Manager

Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home (EBD)

📍 Badgworth, Axbridge, BS26
💷 Base Salary: £46,202.89 + Bonus Potential up to £53,402.89
🚗 £2,000 Car Allowance
🏡 Existing 3-Bed EBD Home | Ofsted Rated ‘Good’

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager ready to step into their first Registered Manager position to lead a well-established 3-bed Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) home in the BS26 area.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive organisation committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for children and young people.

Benefits

• Base salary of £46,202.89
• Opportunity to earn up to £53,402.89 through bonuses
• £2,000 annual car allowance
• 30 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Ofsted Bonus Scheme
  • £1,000 for an ‘Outstanding’ inspection
  • £500 for a ‘Good’ inspection
• On-Call Payments
  • £10 per day (Monday–Friday)
  • £50 per day (Saturday & Sunday)
• Occupancy Bonus
  • £175 per child after the first placement
  • Up to £350 per month in a fully occupied 3-bed home

About the Home

• Existing 3-bed EBD service
• Currently rated Good by Ofsted
• Stable environment with excellent support from senior leadership
• Opportunity to continue building a high-performing home and achieving exceptional outcomes

Candidate Requirements

• Experienced Registered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager seeking progression
• Minimum of 2–3 years' experience in a senior management position within Children's Residential Care
• Proven experience working within or managing Children's Residential Homes
• Demonstrable track record of contributing to Good or Outstanding Ofsted inspections (inspection reports under previous Registered Managers will be considered for Deputy Managers)
• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare or equivalent
• Hold or be actively working towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations and quality standards
• Must be willing to travel to Dove's Head Office in Pontefract for management meetings and interviews
• Must live within a commutable distance of the home
• Any previous disciplinaries or failed fit-person applications must be declared
• Salary expectations should be in line with the advertised package and reflective of experience and knowledge

If you are passionate about making a difference and have a proven track record in Children's Residential Care, we'd love to hear from you.