Children’s Home Registered Manager

CareTech; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care provider in Wisbech is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a 3 bed complex care home. The role involves developing comprehensive care plans, managing a team, and maintaining high-quality standards. Applicants should have at least 2 years experience in residential care and a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management. Join our committed team to make a positive impact on young lives.

Benefits

£5,000 annual quality and commercial bonus

Management Development Training Programme

Employee Assistance Service

Wellbeing Programme

Recommend a Friend scheme

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in residential care of children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of childcare legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure each young person has a tailored care plan.
• Work with recruitment to develop and retain staff.
• Develop systems to consult young people.
• Assign Key Workers to implement childcare plans.
• Maintain high care standards in line with regulations.
• Address complaints and protect children.
• Collaborate with parents and professionals.
• Attend childcare planning meetings.
• Ensure high standards of care.
• Manage the home within budget.

Skills

Planning

Organizing

Budget control

Team leadership

Effective communication

Understanding trauma

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

Location: Wisbech

Contract: Full Time • Role Type: Permanent • Working hours per week: 40

Salary: Competitive - Depends on Experience

Closing Date: Thursday 30 October 2025

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

What We Offer

• Entry salary competitive DOE
• £5,000 annual quality and commercial bonus
• Eligible to be a member of the Company’s Management Incentive Plan
• Management Development Training Programme and continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy. Courses focus on leadership and management skills to motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders
• Additional Benefits: Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including:
• Employee Assistance Service
• Wellbeing Programme
• 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 at least “Good” by Ofsted. This is a 3 bed Children’s Complex Care Ofsted rated GOOD home where you will:

Responsibilities

• Develop Comprehensive Care Plans: Ensure each young person has a tailored plan addressing care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs.
• Develop a great team: Work with recruitment support to recruit, induct, and develop staff; 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 childcare plan.
• Maintain High Standards: Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with National Minimum 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 child 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 the 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 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: 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 a leading children's care team in the UK and make a daily difference for the young people supported.
• Our colleagues are committed to CareTech’s goals, understanding the challenges and rewards of working with service users and young people.
• A career in care can be life-changing with opportunities to grow and develop qualifications in a supportive environment.
• CareTech is one of Europe’s largest Care & Special Needs Education providers, offering long-term career prospects.

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 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!