Children’s Home Registered Manager

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MIP bonus

Leadership Academy

Pension

Employee Assistance

Wellbeing Programme

Recommend a Friend

Cycle to work

Dental plans

Car leasing

Team rewards

Job summary

Cambian in Shrewsbury is seeking a Registered Manager to lead our two-bed residential home for young people, delivering tailored care and safeguarding. You will develop care plans, recruit and supervise the team, and collaborate with families and professionals to secure the best outcomes.

Essential experience includes at least 2 years in residential childcare with supervisory responsibility, and a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or be willing to start

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in residential care of children, with supervisory experience in the last 5 years.
• Knowledge of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Strong planning, budgeting, resource allocation and team leadership skills.
• Excellent spoken and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop Comprehensive Care Plans tailored to each young person’s needs (education, health, social, therapeutic).
• Build and lead a high-performing care team with recruitment support.
• Implement and monitor care standards in line with Home statements and quality standards.
• Consult with young people, families and professionals to promote welfare.
• Attend care planning and review meetings and ensure safe, positive culture.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget control

Planning

Communication

Trauma-informed care

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people?

Join Cambian as a Registered Manager in Shrewsbury and make a lasting impact to young people.

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 £50,000 per annum DOE MIP bonus scheme Annual quality and commercial bonus Comprehensive Induction To set you up for success Management Development Training Programme and 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: o Employee Assistance Service o Wellbeing Programme o Recommend a Friend scheme o Cycle to work, dental plans, and car leasing scheme o Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out o Long Service Awards As a Registered Manager of this two bed new home 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.

Essential Requirements and Experience

Relevant Experience: At least 2 years in a position related to residential care of children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years.

Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or willingness to start within 6 months of employment.

Knowledge: Understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements.

Skills: Efficient in; planning, organizing, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership.

Communication: Confidence in effective spoken and written communication.

Understanding Trauma: Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour.

Driving License: Full UK required.

Why Choose Cambian?

At the core of CareTech, is our commitment to supporting our amazing Service Users and their families

each with their own needs, aspirations and infinite potential to experience the Extraordinary Every Day!

All of our colleagues

Care & Support Workers, Educators, Clinicians, Therapists, Fostering and Support Services are fully committed to CareTech’s goals.

They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our Service Users, Children and Young People and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter.

• A career in Care can be life-changing.

The chance to make a real, positive diffe