Children’s Home Registered Manager

CareTech; Torquay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider in Torquay is seeking a Registered Manager to oversee the care and support of young people. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in residential care and strong leadership skills. This position offers a salary range of £40,000 - £45,000 plus bonuses and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Annual bonuses

Comprehensive Induction

Management Development Training

Competitive pay and pension scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in residential care.
• 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years.
• Understanding of childcare legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each young person.
• Work with recruitment to build a strong team.
• Develop systems to consult young people about their care.
• Establish and monitor high-quality care standards.
• Manage complaints and child protection concerns.

Skills

Planning and organizing

Team leadership

Effective communication

Budget control

Understanding of trauma

Education

Level 3 in Children's Residential Care

Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

CareTech Torquay, United Kingdom. Location: Torquay. Contract: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week). Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum DOE plus £5,000 annual bonus. Closing Date: Thursday 30 October 2025.

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join Cambian as a Registered Manager in Torquay and make a lasting impact to young people as part of our specialist EBD services.

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

• Up to £45,000 per annum DOE.
• Annual quality and commercial bonus from £5,000.
• 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.
• We are happy to discuss flexible working!
• Comprehensive Induction to set you up for success.
• Management Development Training Programme and continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy. Courses focus on leadership and management with opportunities to develop knowledge and skills and reflect on how you interact with teams and the wider business.
• Additional Benefits: Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including Employee Assistance Service, Wellbeing Programme, Recommend a Friend scheme, Cycle to work, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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: Work with recruitment to bring in the right people, complete company induction and personal development plans, and retain 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 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 to the best possible standard.
• Effective Commercial Management of your home: Manage your home in line with budget expectations.

Essential Requirements And Experience

• Passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people in care.
• 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 3 in Children's Residential Care is essential. Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is preferred at point of application; if not, you must be enrolled on the Level 5 within 6 months of starting in post.
• 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 driving license required.

Why Cambian?

• As part of the CareTech family, join one of the most exciting Children's care teams in the UK and make a difference every day for the young people we support.
• All colleagues – Care & Support Workers, Educators, Clinicians, Therapists, Fostering and Support Services – are committed to CareTech’s goals and to the welfare of service users.
• A career in Care can be life-changing with opportunities to build experience, skills and qualifications in a supportive environment.
• CareTech is a large provider offering opportunities to grow and develop your career.

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 provide information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full-time education.

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

Job Description: Childrens_Residential_Home_Manager_1124_West.pdf

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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