Registered Manager – Brand-New Children's Home

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset

Hours: Full-time, 40 hrs/week + on-call

Salary: Up to £53,725 (with bonuses!)

A new home. A fresh start. A big opportunity.

We're launching a brand-new 4-bed children’s home in beautiful, rural Somerset – and we need a Registered Manager who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and lead with heart and grit.

What You'll Do

• Run the home day-to-day, shaping a positive, nurturing environment for young people
• Lead, develop, and motivate a dedicated staff team (approx. 9 team members)
• Deliver safe, person-centred care in line with Ofsted regs
• Handle referrals, audits, reports, deadlines—and make it all look easy
• Be a visible, trusted leader both in the home and out in the community

What You'll Need

• Level 5 in Leadership & Management (Children & Young People)
• Min. 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care, including 1 year supervising staff
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and Ofsted
• A positive, “let’s make this happen” attitude
• Driving licence, car with business insurance, and on-call availability

Perks & Bonuses

• Occupancy bonus: £175 per child after the first – that’s up to £525/month
• Ofsted bonuses: £500 (Good), £1,000 (Outstanding)
• £2k car allowance + enhanced sick pay
• 9% employer pension contribution
• 22 days holiday (+ bank hols)
• On-call pay: £10 weekday, £50 weekends

Lets talk! deborah.hunter@cpl.com

07786820023