Peripatetic Manager - Children's Residential

CareTech; Paignton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Peripatetic Manager to enhance the lives of young people in care. You will oversee residential services in Torquay and Paignton, ensuring compliance with care standards while leading a motivated team. With a focus on safeguarding, you will collaborate with various organizations and lead staff development initiatives. The role offers a competitive salary of £55,000-£60,000 plus bonuses and comprehensive training. Join a committed team dedicated to making a real impact.

Benefits

Annual bonus of up to £5,000

Management Development Training

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in residential care of children, 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Understanding of Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation.

Responsibilities

• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead for services.
• Manage child protection concerns and complaints.
• Coordinate with Local Authorities and schools for best outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget control

Planning and organizing

Understanding trauma

Education

Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join Cambian as Peripatetic Manager, in the Torquay & Paignton area in Devon, and make a lasting impact to young people as part of our specialist EBD Children's Residential services.

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.

We are looking for someone who has Children's Registered Management experience to work across the region, ensuring continued delivery of our services standards and expectations of its Statements of Purpose.

To work with the Regional Manager and Assistant Regional Managers in our South West team on the development and establishment of homes within the region, in accordance with commercial and regulatory targets.

To liaise with Local Authorities, Schools, Health and other professionals, building relationships with these organisations to achieve the best outcomes for young people, and the establishment and development of new homes within the South West region.

Responsibilities

• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead for their cluster of services and ensure that the quality of care provided is consistent with Care Standards through audit and oversight.
• Be responsible for managing child protection concerns and complaints.
• Actively promote the Home’s equal opportunity and anti‑discriminatory practice policies.
• Establish and maintain a competent, motivated and confident staff team and offer leadership, managerial direction, guidance and support to staff at all levels.
• Ensure that the Home’s policies and procedures are adhered to and resources are managed effectively.
• Ensure that the fabric of the Home, equipment, appliances and grounds are maintained to the highest order in accordance with Health and Safety requirements.

What We Offer

• £55,000‑£60,000 per annum, dependant on experience.
• £5,000 bonus paid on registration.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Passionate about making the 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 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
• Knowledge: Understanding of the Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Skills: Efficient in planning, organising, 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 Cambian?

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 recognised 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 ofall 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!