Children’s Home Registered Manager

About Us

At Cambian we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our children’s residential homes across the UK. Cambian is part of the CareTech family, working collectively to support every child to have an extraordinary day every day.

What We Offer

• Entry salary £48,000 – £55,000 per annum DOE
• £5,000 annual quality and commercial bonus
• Eligible to be a member of the Company’s Management Incentive Plan
• Management Development Training Programme and continuous development from our in‑house Leadership Academy. Courses provide our existing and future leaders the time and psychological space to explore the expectations of a leader, with a focus on core behavioural skills. To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business.
• Additional Benefits:
  • Competitive pay and pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Service
  • Wellbeing Programme
  • Recommend a Friend scheme
  • Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out
  • Long Service Awards

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive Care Plans ensuring each young person has a tailored plan that addresses their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs.
• Build and maintain a strong team, working with recruitment teams to bring in the right people for your home and ensuring completion of company induction and personal development plans.
• Foster consultation by developing systems to consult young people about the care they receive.
• Allocate Key Workers: assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their childcare plan.
• Maintain high standards by establishing and monitoring high‑quality care standards in line with National Minimum Standards and the Home’s Statement of Purpose.
• Handle complaints and concerns, including child protection issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders: work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to promote the welfare of young people.
• Participate in meetings, attending and contributing to childcare planning and review meetings as appropriate.
• Ensure a safe culture, ensuring children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard.
• Effectively manage the home’s commercial aspects, ensuring alignment with budget expectations.

Essential Requirements and Experience

• Passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people in care.
• At least 2 years of experience in a position related to residential care of children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or willingness to start within 6 months of employment.
• Knowledge of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong planning, organisation, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership skills.
• Confidence in effective spoken and written communication.
• Understanding of trauma and the needs of children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour.
• Full UK driving licence.

Equal Opportunities Statement

CareTech is a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full‑time education.

We Look Forward to Your Application

If you are ready to make a difference and meet the needs of children in a nurturing environment, join our dedicated team.

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