Overview
Full Time, Permanent. Join us in transforming children’s lives at Bristol City Council’s Residential Children’s Services. We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Registered Manager to join our committed and supportive team and lead one of our new built homes in the north Bristol area. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within our service. We have reprofiled our homes into smaller, more nurturing environments, enabling us to deliver high quality therapeutic care. Our approach is underpinned by a robust matching process and a strong commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children. All six of our current homes are rated “Good” by Ofsted. Our services benefit from strong staffing levels, excellent retention rates, and we do not rely on agency staff. We offer a comprehensive induction and training programme to set you up for success, alongside a high level of managerial support to help you maintain outstanding professional standards. Our senior leadership team is dedicated to promoting a reflective, learning culture across all homes. We are particularly interested in candidates who are passionate about embedding a therapeutic and trauma-informed approach in their practice, creating safe, stable, and nurturing environments where children can thrive. We welcome applications from experienced Assistant Managers in residential children’s homes who are ready to progress, as well as established Registered Managers with a strong interest in developing therapeutic care. As part of a Local Authority service, you will work within a well-connected professional network, building strong relationships with key practitioners supporting the children in our care.
Responsibilities
The role involves leading one of our residential children’s homes as a Registered Manager, ensuring therapeutic care models are implemented, safeguarding is robust, and high standards of professional practice are maintained. You will lead a dedicated team, drive continuous improvement, and work within a supportive leadership structure to promote positive outcomes for children.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience in a residential children’s setting.
- Level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management, or willingness to complete within the first 2 years of employment.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. You’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. You’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How to Apply
If you share our values, to be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we may receive high numbers of applications, and we may shortlist against the desirable criteria as well. Please demonstrate how you meet these criteria in your application.
We’re a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We’ll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
If you have questions or require further information please email Antonio Moreno. At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
