Children’s Services Registered Manager

The Cambian Group; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 109,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Annual bonus

Management incentive plan

Employee assistance service

Team rewards

Long service awards

Job summary

Cambian Group in Newmarket is seeking a Registered Manager for a two-bed Children’s Home. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, develop tailored care plans, and drive continuous improvement to ensure high-quality outcomes for young people aged 12–18 with complex needs.

The role offers development through our Leadership Academy, competitive pay up to £65,000 and a relocation/relief pathway via the CareTech leadership team. A welcome bonus and annual incentives are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people in care.
• At least 2 years in a position related to residential care of children.

Responsibilities

• Develop Comprehensive Care Plans: tailor plans addressing care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic and health needs.
• Develop a great team: recruit, induct and develop staff for stability and consistency.
• Foster consultation: create mechanisms to involve young people in care decisions.
• Allocate Key Workers: assign staff to implement care plans.
• Maintain high standards: monitor care quality in line with standards and statements of purpose.
• Handle complaints and concerns: address issues promptly and effectively.
• Collaborate with stakeholders: work with parents, carers and professionals to promote welfare.
• Participate in meetings: attend care planning and review meetings.
• Embrace a safe culture: ensure high safety and safeguarding standards.
• Effective commercial management of your home: manage budget in line with expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Residential care

Team development

Care planning

Budget management

Job description

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join Cambian as a Registered Manager in Newmarket and make a lasting impact to young people as part of our Specialist Mental Health Services.

We are looking for a Children’s Home Registered Manager to assist the Head of Service in achieving the aims and objectives outlined in the Statement of Purpose of the Children’s homes and addressing the wider needs of the site at

Merida. This role involves managing a two-bedded home that caters to children aged 12 to 18 years who require additional support due to mental illness or concerns about their safety due to significant risks of self-injurious behaviours.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, which includes our on-site school, you will collaborate with the clinical team and teachers to support the children in their transitions from Merida, following the successful achievement of the goals set out in their care plans.

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, where we work collectively to support every child to have an extraordinary day every day.

What We Offer

• Entry salary up to £65,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
• £10,000 welcome bonus paid on successful registration.
• Up to £10,000 annual quality and commercial bonus.
• As a member of the CareTech leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long term success of the Company.

Comprehensive Induction. To set you up for success.

Management Development Training Programmeand continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy. Whose 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, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including:

• Employee Assistance Service
• Recommend a Friend scheme
• Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out
• Long Service Awards

As a Registered Manager our expectation is that your home will be rated as at least “Good” by Ofsted

This is a 2 bed Children’s Home where you will:

Develop Comprehensive Care Plans: Ensure each young person has a tailored plan that addresses their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs.

Develop a great team: Working with the recruitment teams support, bring in the right people for your home. Complete company induction and personal development plans, retaining a strong team to ensure familiar faces for the young people.

Foster Consultation: Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive.

Allocate Key Workers: Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their care plan.

Maintain High Standards: Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with the quality standards and the Home’s Statement of Purpose.

Handle Complaints and Concerns: Take responsibility for addressing any complaints or child protection concerns.

Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to promote the welfare of young people.

Participate in Meetings: Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings as appropriate.

Embrace a safe culture: Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard.

Effective Commercial Management of your home: Ensure you manage your home aligned to budget expectations.

Essential Requirements and Experience

• Passionate about making the difference to the lives of young people in care.
• Relevant Experience: At least 2 years in a position related to residential care of children, w