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The Cambian Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £45k-£50k per annum

Annual £5,000 bonus

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Recommend a Friend scheme

Team rewards and family days out

Long Service Awards

Job summary

The Cambian Group is seeking a Registered Manager for a three-bedroom children’s complex care home in Hartlepool. You will lead a dedicated team to deliver tailored care plans, ensure Ofsted readiness and maintain the highest standards of safeguarding and quality care.

You will manage budgets, coordinate recruitment and training, and develop strong partnerships with families and professionals to promote the welfare of the young people in our care.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in residential care leadership within last 5 years.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willing to start within 6 months).
• Knowledge of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements.
• Planning, organising, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the home is rated at least Good by Ofsted.
• Develop Comprehensive Care Plans addressing care, education, social, emotional and health needs.
• Build a strong team via recruitment, induction and personal development plans.
• Consult with young people about the care they receive.
• Assign Key Workers to implement care plans.
• Maintain high standards in line with National Minimum Standards and the Home’s purpose.

Job description

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

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.

What We Offer

• Entry salary £45,000 - £50,000 per annum DOE
• £5,000 annual quality and commercial bonus
• Eligible to be a member of the Company’s
• Additional Benefits: 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

Management Incentive Plan

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.

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 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: 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 behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour.
• Driving License: Full UK required.

Responsibilities

• As a Registered Manager our expectation is that your home will be rated as at least “Good” by Ofsted
• This is a three bedroom fully staffed Children’s Complex Care Ofsted 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 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 in partnership 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 at the best possible standard.
• Effective Commercial Management of your home: Ensure you manage your home aligned to budget expectations.

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 every 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 wo