Registered Children's Home Manager - Westford House

• Job Category
• Childrens Homes | Management
• Location
• Hatch Beauchamp, Somerset
• Salary
• Up to £63,000 per annum inclusive of bonuses
• Closing date
• 24/02/2026
• Ref
• 0
• Contract type
• Permanent
• Total hours per week
• 40
• Description
• Job Title:Registered Children’s Home Manager – Hatch BeauchampSalary:Up to £53,300 per annum + £10,000 performance-related bonusLocation:Hatch Beauchamp, SomersetLead an established home with a strong foundation – and make a lasting impact.

  Homes2Inspire are looking for a passionate and experienced

  Registered Children’s Home Managerto lead our welcoming home inHatch Beauchamp, an established service ratedGood by Ofsted (June 2025). The home provides care and accommodation for up tothree young people aged 10–17, both male and female.

  This is a fantastic opportunity to join a home with a warm, nurturing atmosphere and a dedicated team who work together to ensure every young person feels

  safe, valued, and supported.About Homes2Inspire and Homes & Horizons

  Homes2Inspire is part of

  Shaw Trust, one of the UK’s largest charities and a leading not-for-profit provider of public services. We opened our first home in Northamptonshire in 2007 and are now the UK’s largestcharitably owned residential children’s home provider.

  Today, we operate nearly

  60 homes, two supported accommodation developments, and deliver high-needs foster care throughFostering2InspireandHomes & Horizons.

  We believe every child deserves the best possible start in life. Our homes are

  nurturing, warm, and welcoming, and our dedicated teams provide safe, well-planned care for children and young people who have often faced significant challenges. We invest heavily in training and support for our colleagues because when we create a great place for children to live, we also create a great place for adults to work.

  In 2022,

  Somerset Council entered a strategic partnership with Homes2Inspire and Shaw Trustto createHomes & Horizonsan innovative model of care designed for children and young people with complex needs. The partnership delivers:
  • 11 residential homes (8 currently operational)
  • High-needs foster care for approximately 20 children
  • An associated therapeutic education service

  This wraparound approach integrates

  care, education, and NHS supportto prevent placement breakdowns and reduce the need for Tier 4 CAMHS inpatient provision.About the home and local area:
  Hatch Beauchamp is a beautiful village in Somerset, surrounded by countryside yet within easy reach ofTauntonand local amenities. The home is spacious and homely, offering a calm environment where young people can thrive. Staff pride themselves on creating a family feel and building strong relationships with the local community, schools, and services.What You’ll Be Doing:
  • Leading the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high standards of care and compliance.
  • Inspiring and developing a passionate staff team.
  • Building strong relationships with local services, schools, and community partners.
  • Embedding therapeutic care practices and maintaining a positive culture.
  • Managing safeguarding, health and safety, and all operational aspects.
  • Working closely with the Responsible Individual and wider strategic partners to shape the home’s future.
  What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary of up to £53,300, plus performance bonuses of up to£10,000.
  • Generous annual leave (33 days including bank holidays).
  • Comprehensive induction and ongoing training to support your development.
  • Award-winning wellbeing support package, including clinical supervision.
  • Life assurance, retail discounts, and healthcare cash plan.
  • Career progression opportunities across Homes2Inspire and partner organisations.
  What You’ll Bring:
  • Level 5 qualification in Leadership & Management in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it).
  • At least two years’ recent experience in a supervisory or management role within a registered children’s home.
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills.
  • A solid understanding of legislation and Ofsted regulations.
  • A full UK driving licence.
  At Homes2Inspire, we’re committed to diversity and inclusion.
  We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience. Male staff are under-represented in our services, and we encourage more male applicants to apply.Ready to lead a Good-rated home and make a real difference?
  Apply today or contact our Careers Team for more details:careers@homes2inspire.co.uk | 01788 487057