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The Cambian Group; Dunscore; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Annual bonus

Leadership training

Job summary

ACAD is seeking a Registered Manager for a four‑bed children’s home in Dumfries to lead a committed team and deliver high standards of care. You will develop individualized care plans, manage staffing, budgets and relationships with parents and professionals to safeguard and support young people.

You will oversee care planning, supervision, and governance within a supportive leadership framework, with induction and ongoing development through our in-house academy.

Qualifications

• Passionate about making the difference to the lives of young people in care.
• Minimum 2 years in residential care of children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years.
• Level 3 in Children's Residential Care is essential.
• Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is preferred, or enrolled within 6 months.
• Understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Efficient in planning, organizing, budgeting, resource allocation and team leadership.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of needs of children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour.
• Driving License Full UK required.

Responsibilities

• Develop Comprehensive Care Plans tailored to each young person’s needs.
• Build and maintain a strong team with effective induction and development plans.
• Foster consultation with young people about their care.
• Allocate Key Workers to implement care plans.
• Maintain high standards aligned with quality standards and the Home’s Purpose.
• Handle complaints and child protection concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with parents, carers and professionals to promote welfare.
• Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings.
• Ensure a safe culture and manage the home within budget expectations.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget control

Planning

Communication

Driving license

Child care knowledge

Education

Level 3 CCRC

Level 5 Leadership & Management

Job description

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join ACAD as a Registered Manager in Dumfries and make a lasting impact to young people.

About Us

ACAD is a well-established residential childcare and education provider based across Scotland and have been providing residential childcare service since 2001. We specialise in supporting children and young people with complex social, emotional and behavioural difficulties as a result of adverse childhood experiences. You will lead and motivate a team to deliver high and consistent standards of care and support for the young people, ensuring they are kept safe, that you advocate strongly for them and their voices shine through everything we do.

What We Offer

£5,000 Welcome bonus paid on registration and £5,000 annual commercial bonus.

• 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 Programmeand 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.

Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including:

• Employee Assistance Service
• Recommend a Friend scheme
• Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out
• Long Service Awards

This is a four bed 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. 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.
• Effective Commercial Management of your home: Ensure you manage your home aligned to budget expectations.

Essential Requirements and Experience

• Passionate about making the difference to the lives of young people in care.
• Minimum 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.
• 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 then you must be enrolled on the Level 5 within 6 months of starting in post.
• Understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements.
• Efficient in; planning, organizing, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership.
• Confidence in effective spoken and written communication.
• Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour.
• Driving License Full UK required.

Why ACAD?

• To be part of the CareTech family, the most exciting Children's care team in the UK, to make a difference each day every day for the y