At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a children's home, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with regulations.
- Company: Established children's home in Badgworth, Axbridge, focused on child-centred care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £53,402.89, bonuses, and 30 days annual leave.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth with a strong focus on continuous improvement and quality care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in children's residential homes and proven leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 46202 - 52100 £ per year.
We are recruiting an experienced and driven Children's Home Registered Manager to lead a well-established 3-bed EBD children's home in Badgworth, Axbridge. This is an operational home with a full staff team and young people already placed, requiring a confident and capable Registered Manager who can step in and maintain strong care standards, team stability and regulatory compliance.
As Children's Home Registered Manager, you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring high-quality, child-centred care while driving positive outcomes in line with Ofsted expectations. This is a fantastic opportunity for either an experienced Registered Manager or a strong Deputy ready for progression into a stable, well-supported environment.
- Act as the registered Children's Home Registered Manager for the service
- Ensure staffing, rotas and on-call arrangements meet the needs of the home
- Lead on Ofsted inspections and regulatory compliance
- Ensure high-quality, child-focused care is delivered consistently
- Promote a safe, nurturing and structured environment for young people
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children in placement
- Ensure care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies are implemented effectively
- Maintain full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and safeguarding standards
- Deliver effective supervision, performance management and appraisals
- Promote a strong, consistent and positive care culture
- Manage conduct, disciplinary and performance issues where required
- Maintain accurate records, audits and reporting in line with regulatory requirements
- Ensure the home continues to meet Good or higher Ofsted standards
- Drive continuous improvement and service quality
Experience required:
- Experience working within Children's Residential Homes
- Proven leadership experience managing residential childcare teams
- Children's Homes Regulations
- Ofsted frameworks and inspection standards
- Safeguarding and child protection procedures
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Experience of maintaining or contributing to Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
- Experience as a Registered Manager within an EBD setting
- Strong Deputy Manager looking to step into a Registered Manager role
- Consistent Ofsted track record at Good or above
Salary: Basic salary of £46,202.89, rising to £53,402.89 with bonuses. Ofsted bonus: £Occupancy bonus: £175 per child (after first placement). Car allowance: £10 per weekday, £50 per day (weekends). Annual leave: 30 days including Bank Holidays. Current Ofsted rating: Role subject to statutory checks and Ofsted approval. Driving licence preferred due to location and role requirements.
Registered Children’s Home Manager (Permanent) in Westminster employer: Trigon Recruitment Ltd
Join a dedicated team at our well-established children's home in Badgworth, Axbridge, where we prioritise high-quality, child-centred care and foster a nurturing environment for both staff and young people. With competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and a strong focus on employee development, we offer a supportive workplace that encourages growth and progression for those passionate about making a difference in children's lives. Our commitment to maintaining excellent Ofsted standards ensures that you will be part of a respected organisation that values compliance, quality, and continuous improvement.
