Registered Children’s Residential Manager

Registered Manager – Therapeutic Children's Home Location: Bristol Salary: OTE £70,000 (based on a 40-hour week and performance) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm or 9:00am-5:00pm Resolve Recruitment Services are recruiting an experienced Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 3-bed therapeutic children's home in Bristol, supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is an exciting opportunity to establish and shape a high-quality, trauma-informed service, leading a dedicated team committed to achieving positive outcomes for children. Key Responsibilities * Register with Ofsted and manage the day-to-day operation of the home. * Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing care team. * Deliver exceptional, child-centred, trauma-informed care. * Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding legislation. * Build positive relationships with children, families and external professionals. * Drive the home towards GOOD or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes. * Manage staffing, budgets, rotas and overall service performance. Requirements * Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards). * Minimum 5 years' residential childcare experience. * At least 2 years' experience managing a children's residential home. * Experience supporting children with SEMH and complex trauma. * Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding and Children's Homes legislation. * Full UK Driving Licence. What's on Offer? * OTE £70,000 based on a 40-hour week and performance * Monday to Friday working (8am-4pm or 9am-5pm) * 5.6 weeks' annual leave * Overtime paid or taken as time off in lieu * Three additional personal leave days each year * Ongoing training and professional development * Opportunity to build and lead a new therapeutic service * Supportive senior leadership team * Genuine career progression opportunities If you're an experienced Registered Manager looking to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people while leading an ambitious new service, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Resolve Recruitment Services