Children’s Home Registered Manager

TN United Kingdom; Wigan; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Registered Manager to lead a children's home in Wigan. This role involves creating tailored care plans, managing a dedicated team, and ensuring high standards of care for young individuals. You will play a crucial part in transforming lives, fostering a safe and nurturing environment, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Join a supportive organization that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional growth. If you're ready to make a significant impact and lead a team committed to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual quality and commercial bonus from £5,000

Management Incentive Plan

Comprehensive Induction

Management Development Training Programme

Employee Assistance Service

Recommend a Friend scheme

Cycle to work

Team Rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in residential care, with 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of childcare legislation and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive care plans tailored to young people's needs.
• Maintain high standards of care and manage complaints effectively.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote the welfare of young people.

Skills

Planning

Organizing

Budget Control

Resource Allocation

Team Leadership

Effective Communication

Understanding Trauma

Education

Level 3 in Children's Residential Care

Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

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Children’s Home Registered Manager, Wigan

Location: Wigan, United Kingdom

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join Cambian as a Registered Manager in Wigan and make a lasting impact on young people as part of our specialist Embrace 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.

Daisy House is an Embrace service where we provide a holistic individualised package of care in an environment where the young people are genuinely cared for, feel safe, and understood as individuals. At the same time, we encourage the young person to develop the academic, practical, and social skills needed to thrive and achieve their full potential.

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.
• Comprehensive Induction to set you up for success.
• Management Development Training Programme and continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy.
• Additional Benefits: Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including:
• Employee Assistance Service
• 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.

This is a solo 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 to ensure your success.
• 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 a difference in 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 the point of application; if not, you must be enrolled in 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 behavioral, emotional, and social difficulties, including managing challenging behavior.
• Driving License: Full UK required.

Why Cambian?

As part of the CareTech family, to be part of the most exciting Children’s care team in the UK, to make a difference each day for the young people we support.

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 difference every day and the opportunity to build experience, skills, and recognized qualifications in a friendly, empowering environment, where people are at the heart of everything we do.

As one of Europe’s largest Care & Special Needs Education providers, you will be able to grow and develop your career at CareTech - a place where we can offer job satisfaction and long-term career prospects.

CareTech is a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value the wisdom that comes from life experience and are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all in our care. 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.

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!