Job Description

Children's Home Manager - Bedford (MK42)

Salary:

45,000 - 60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract:

Full-time | Permanent

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a

Registered Manager

to lead our well-established

Children's Home in Bedford (MK42)

. The home is consistently rated

'Good' by Ofsted

and is supported by a strong leadership and care team, including a Deputy Manager, three Team Leaders, and a group of committed residential care professionals.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, and ambitious individual to manage the home and ensure that the highest standards of care are delivered to the children we support.

About the Role:

As the Registered Manager, you will:

Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the home. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and Ofsted requirements. Create a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children. Oversee and support a dedicated team, ensuring ongoing development and high staff morale. Take responsibility for quality improvement, monitoring, and audits across the home. Manage the home's budget and report to the Responsible Individual. Work collaboratively with the wider management team at a strategic level. Bring creativity and leadership to drive continuous improvement and innovation in care delivery.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Requirements:

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management (Children & Young People or equivalent). At least 2 years' experience working with children within the past 5 years. Minimum 1 year's experience supervising staff and managing in a residential children's setting. Full UK driving licence. Passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. A proactive and confident leader with a commitment to creating a stable and supportive home environment.

What You Will Receive:

Competitive salary:

45,000 - 60,000

depending on experience. 30 days annual leave

plus bank holidays

. Regular supervision and career reviews.

Bonus scheme

based on performance.

Free parking on site

.

Blue Light Card

discounts and discounted gym membership.

Free counselling via BUPA

for you and your household (age 16+). Ongoing access to

PLACE

therapeutic training and additional professional development. Support from an experienced

Responsible Individual

and

Director

. A friendly, values-driven organisation committed to staff wellbeing and promoting a healthy work/life balance.
If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership career and join a supportive, forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now

with your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the ideal candidate for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Work from home
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) Level 3 NVQ in Residential Childcare (required)
Work Location: In person