Childrens Home Registered Manager in Bath

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager to lead the opening and development of our new home in Yeovil. This is a unique chance to play a pivotal role from the very beginning, shaping the home, building a high-performing team, and creating a safe, nurturing, and high-quality environment for the young people and children we support. You will be responsible for ensuring full regulatory compliance, driving excellent standards and establishing a positive culture that promotes wellbeing, independence, and person-centred support.

The Role:

• We are looking for an experienced and driven Registered Manager to lead our children's home in Yeovil, supporting young people aged 9-17.
• The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, strategic insight, and a passion for delivering outstanding care.
• They will oversee all aspects of the home, ensuring high standards of emotional and physical support, safeguarding, and preparation for independence, in line with the home’s values.

Role Requirements:

• An NVQ Level 5 in leadership and management or equivalent.
• At least 3 years experience working as a manager within a Residential Childcare setting.
• Knowledge of the Children’s Home Regulations and Ofsted Requirements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literacy and an eye for detail.
• A driving licence and access to a car to complete your duties.

You will be working a minimum of 39 hours with some flexibility to ensure the needs of the home are met. The role will include mainly office-based days, but also may include shifts in the home, weekend working and sleep-in shifts. You will also be expected to be part of a rolling rota pattern with other Registered Managers and Deputy Managers to support with Manager on calls.

About Us:

Welcome to Lily Residential Services, where our mission is to create homes for children that offer a nurturing, supportive, stable, and empowering environment for children and older teenagers.

Our Mission:

At Lily Residential Services, we believe that every child deserves a safe, stable, and loving home. Our mission is to foster a positive environment where children can heal, grow, and thrive. We are committed to delivering high-quality care that supports the emotional, psychological, and educational needs of each child.

Our Approach:

We integrate a holistic, trauma-informed approach to care, trusting relationships and creating a supportive community that promotes resilience and personal growth.

Commitment to you:

At Lily Residential Services, we offer comprehensive training programmes and ongoing support. We want our staff to feel valued and empowered to grow within their roles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in care.

Why Lily Residential Services?

• Supportive Environment: We foster a culture of support and professional development.
• Recognition: Your relevant training and experience are valued and reflected in your starting salary.
• Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Accredited Employer: Proudly Investors in People accredited.

Important Information:

We are unable to sponsor applicants from overseas - you must have the right to work in the UK and a UK checkable work history. We will require a full employment history, with any employment gaps explained. With a full work history that is checkable to meet Ofsted Regulations. Lily Residential Services are an equal opportunities employer.

What we offer:

• Day off for your birthday (after passing probation).
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 32 days with length of service. Plus additional days given for when you reach 3, 5, 10, 15 and 20 years + cash bonus.
• Recognition Scheme through our HR portal & monthly gift cards through Reward Panda, which gives employees hundreds of gift cards and e-gift cards to choose from.
• Bupa Health Cash Plan which gives employees money back for essential healthcare costs i.e.: dental, prescription, optical, therapies, all employees receive 6 therapy sessions either face to face or online on a 12-month rolling basis (after passing probation).
• Bupa Private Health Cover (after passing probation).
• Bupa comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) (after passing probation).
• Healthcare free flu, covid and hep b vaccines (after passing probation).
• Healthcare company paid eye test for all VDU users (after passing probation).
• Long Service Awards at 3, 5, 10, 15 and 20 years.
• 2x Team Days a year where teams and homes get together to build team engagement through activities i.e.: paintballing, paddleboarding, pottery classes, walking.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption & Surrogacy Leave.
• Company sick pay (after passing probation).
• Food/drink while on shift with the young people and/or children.
• Company paid blue light card (after passing probation).
• Employee Referral Program.