Children's Home Manager — Care & Team Leadership

Cambian Group Plc; Trimdon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive induction

Leadership development

Employee Assistance Service

Wellbeing programme

Cycle to work

Dental plans

Car leasing

Team rewards

Long service awards

Pension scheme

Job summary

Cambian Group plc is seeking a Registered Manager for a Ofsted-rated GOOD children’s home in Trimdon Colliery. You will lead care planning, staff development and safeguarding, ensuring tailored support for each young person within a supportive, compliant framework.

The role offers a comprehensive induction, leadership development training and a sustainable career path within CareTech’s family of services. A driving license and UK residency are required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in 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, organizing, budgeting, resource allocation and team leadership.
• Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Understanding trauma and the needs of children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Develop Comprehensive Care Plans tailored to each young person’s education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic and health needs.
• Build and develop a strong, capable team with effective induction and personal development plans.
• Foster consultation with young people about their care.
• Allocate Key Workers to implement care plans.
• Maintain high standards in line with quality standards and the Home’s Purpose.
• Handle complaints and safeguarding concerns promptly and appropriately.
• Collaborate with parents, carers and professionals to safeguard welfare.
• Participate in care planning and review meetings.
• Embrace a safe culture ensuring high-quality care across the service.

Skills

Planning

Organizing

Budget control

Resource allocation

Team leadership

Communication

Trauma knowledge

Driving license

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Cambian Group plc is seeking a Registered Manager for a Ofsted-rated GOOD children’s home in Trimdon Colliery. You will lead care planning, staff development and safeguarding, ensuring tailored support for each young person within a supportive, compliant framework.

The role offers a comprehensive induction, leadership development training and a sustainable career path within CareTech’s family of services. A driving license and UK residency are required.