Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
£55000 - £65000
Permanent
Job Title: Residential Children's Home Manager – Lead with Impact
Location: Central Bristol, Bristol, England
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
Job Description:
Are you a passionate and inspirational leader with a strong background in children’s residential care? Our client, a leading specialist provider, is seeking a dedicated Residential Children's Home Manager to oversee two residential services in Central Bristol. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact by driving operational excellence and achieving outstanding Ofsted ratings across multiple sites. If you are committed to safeguarding, child development, and leading high-performing teams, this role offers a rewarding challenge in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take overall responsibility for the smooth and compliant operation of two 2-bed children’s residential homes in Central Bristol, working closely with Service Managers.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to ensure positive Ofsted inspection outcomes and full regulatory compliance.
- Oversee the implementation of bespoke, child-centred care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Inspire, mentor, and strategically manage staff across both services to deliver outstanding care.
- Uphold the highest safeguarding standards, ensuring swift and appropriate incident management.
- Manage budgets, financial reporting, and resources efficiently across both homes.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful culture within both settings.
Requirements:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a leadership or management role within children’s residential care.
- Extensive knowledge of Ofsted registration processes, children’s home regulations, and safeguarding legislation.
- Experience managing multiple sites or a broader operational remit is highly desirable.
- Deep commitment to achieving the best outcomes for young people.
- Resilient, approachable, and able to build trust quickly with staff, young people, and stakeholders.
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
