Registered Manager in Westbury

Job Title: Registered Manager

Location: Westbury

Contract: Full Time | Permanent

Salary: £50,000

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and develop a warm, nurturing, and safe home environment where children feel valued, supported, and able to thrive.
• Ensure all aspects of care meet the highest standards, with effective implementation of each child's individual Placement Plan.
• Work collaboratively with health, education, and therapeutic professionals to support children's development and wellbeing.
• Maintain full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted SCCIF, ensuring the home operates to the highest regulatory and professional standards.
• Inspire, support, and develop your team through regular supervision, training, and performance management.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, including safeguarding, health & safety, and accurate record-keeping.
• Promote a positive culture centred on openness, inclusivity, diversity, and anti‑discriminatory practice.
• Manage budgets, occupancy, and staffing rotas while ensuring the home remains a safe, clean, and homely environment.

What you’ll bring

• NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Proven experience leading and developing teams within a residential childcare setting.
• Strong organisational, IT, and time management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding, children's legislation, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Ability to build strong, positive relationships with children, families, and external professionals.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and undertake sleep‑in duties when required.
• Existing Ofsted registration as a Registered Manager (or eligibility to achieve this).

Benefits & Support

• Performance Bonus
• Ofsted Outcomes – Earn up to £4,400 based on Ofsted inspection results.
• Hybrid / Flexible Working – Flexible working with one day a week working from home.
• Annual Occupancy Bonus (paid each October) – Rewarded for maintaining strong occupancy levels (3 placements).
• Referral Bonus Scheme – Financial incentives for introducing successful new hires.
• Professional Support & Development – Quarterly reflective supervisions delivered by an external specialist provider (Dialogue).
• Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Support – Access to Head Sight for emotional and mental wellbeing, including support during significant life or workplace events.
• Ongoing investment in staff wellbeing, development, and progression.

Join a dedicated and supportive organisation where your leadership will have a lasting impact.

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and empowering both children and staff, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your leadership career and make a real difference.