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The Cambian Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £5,000

Management Incentive Plan

Annual quality and commercial bonus £5

Comprehensive Induction

Leadership Academy training

Pension scheme

Job summary

The Cambian Group is seeking a Registered Manager for a solo Children’s Home in Levenshulme. You will develop comprehensive care plans, lead a strong team, and maintain high standards of care while managing budgets and safety. Attractive bonuses and a welcome package support your leadership role.

Expect a supportive induction, ongoing management development, and access to the Leadership Academy to grow your skills within CareTech’s leadership framework.

Qualifications

• Passionate about making the difference to the lives of young people in care.
• At least 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 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.
• Knowledge of budgeting and resource planning in a residential care setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop Comprehensive Care Plans addressing care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs.
• Develop a great team by recruiting and retaining staff and providing induction and development plans.
• Foster consultation with young people about their care.
• Allocate a Key Worker to each young person to implement their care plan.
• Maintain high standards in line with quality standards and the Home’s Statement of Purpose.
• Handle complaints and child protection concerns.
• Collaborate with parents, carers, and other professionals to promote welfare.
• Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings.
• Embrace a safe culture and ensure high standards of care.
• Manage the home's budget and commercial performance.

Skills

Planning

Budgeting

Organizational skills

Education

Level 3 in Children's Residential Care

Level 5 Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (preferred or enrolled within 6 months)

Job description

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

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.

This home is a solo bed 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 encouraging the young person to develop the academic, practical and social skills needed to thrive and achieve to their full potential.

What We Offer

Up to £50,000 per annum DOE.

Welcome bonus of £5,000 paid on successful 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.

Comprehensive Induction to set you up for success.

Management Development Training Programme and 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.

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

o Employee Assistance Service

o Recommend a Friend scheme

o Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out

o 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. 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.
• 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 then 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, resour