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The Cambian Group; Telford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £60k–£65k

Welcome bonus £5k

Work-life balance

Management Incentive Plan

Induction & leadership development

Pension & benefits

Wellbeing & EAP

Recommend a Friend

Team Rewards

Long Service Awards

Job summary

CareTech/Inspire is seeking a Dual Registered Manager to lead two children’s residential homes for young people with learning disabilities. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring safeguarding, compliance, and high-quality outcomes across both sites.

The role requires strong leadership, trauma-informed practice, and collaboration with families and professionals. A Level 3 qualification is required, with Level 5 Leadership & Management preferred; UK driving licence is

Qualifications

• Requires Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care and preferably Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification.
• Experience leading two children’s residential homes with safeguarding and Ofsted/regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage two children's residential homes in line with Ofsted and regulatory standards.
• Ensure high-quality, personalised care plans and positive outcomes for young people.
• Recruit, develop and retain strong, consistent teams.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Planning

Organisational skills

Trauma-informed practice

Driving license

Education

Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care

Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification

Job description

Dual Registered Manager – Children’s Learning Disabilities

CareTech/Inspire is looking for an experienced and values-driven Dual Registered Manager to lead two children’s residential homes for young people with learning disabilities.

You’ll provide strategic and operational leadership across both homes, ensuring excellent safeguarding, compliance, quality of care and outcomes for children. You’ll develop strong teams, promote trauma-informed practice and create safe, nurturing environments where young people can thrive.

What We Offer

• £60,000–£65,000 per annum, depending on experience
• £5,000 welcome bonus upon registration for both homes
• Positive work-life balance around on-call responsibilities
• Management Incentive Plan
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing leadership development
• Pension and employee benefits
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Recommend a Friend scheme, Team Rewards and Long Service Awards

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage both children’s homes in line with Ofsted and regulatory standards
• Ensure high-quality, personalised care plans and positive outcomes
• Recruit, develop and retain strong, consistent teams
• Promote consultation and participation for young people
• Maintain safeguarding, compliance and quality standards
• Manage complaints and child protection concerns
• Work closely with families, carers and professionals
• Attend care planning and review meetings
• Build a safe, inclusive and therapeutic culture across both homes
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care
• At least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years
• Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care
• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification preferred, or willingness to enrol within 6 months
• Knowledge of Quality Standards, SCCIF, legislation and Ofsted requirements
• Experience supporting children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties
• Strong leadership, communication, planning and organisational skills
• Full UK manual driving licence

Why Inspire/CareTech?

You’ll join a dedicated team committed to helping children achieve meaningful outcomes and experience extraordinary days. With extensive development opportunities and long-term career prospects, this is a chance to make a genuine difference while progressing your leadership career.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.