Job Description
🏠Registered Manager – Brand-New Children's Home
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Hours: Full-time, 40 hrs/week + on-call
Salary: Up to ÂŁ53,725 (with bonuses!)
A new home. A fresh start. A big opportunity.
We're launching a brand-new 4-bed children’s home in beautiful, rural Somerset – and we need a Registered Manager who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and lead with heart and grit.
What You'll Do
* Run the home day-to-day, shaping a positive, nurturing environment for young people
* Lead, develop, and motivate a dedicated staff team (approx. 9 team members)
* Deliver safe, person-centred care in line with Ofsted regs
* Handle referrals, audits, reports, deadlines—and make it all look easy
* Be a visible, trusted leader both in the home and out in the community
What You'll Need
1. Level 5 in Leadership & Management (Children & Young People)
2. Min. 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care, including 1 year supervising staff
3. Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and Ofsted
4. A positive, “let’s make this happen” attitude
5. Driving licence, car with business insurance, and on-call availability