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The Cambian Group; Walsall; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £55,000 salary

Annual £5,000 bonus

Management Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Comprehensive induction

Leadership development

Employee assistance service

Pension scheme

Team rewards

Long service awards

Job summary

The Cambian Group is seeking a Peripatetic Home Manager to lead residential children's services across the West Midlands. You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, drive service quality and regulatory compliance, and support a developing portfolio of homes within the region.

With at least 2 years in residential care of children and a Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification, you will inspire a skilled team, manage budget and resources, liaise with Local Authorities and health

Qualifications

• Passionate about making the difference to the lives of young people in care.
• 2+ years in residential care of children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years.
• Level 5 Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
• Understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements.
• Skills: planning, organizing, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership.
• Communication: strong spoken and written communication.
• Full UK driving licence.

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.
• 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 Homes policies and procedures are adhered to and that resources are managed effectively.
• Ensure that the fabric of the Homes, equipment, appliances and grounds are maintained to the highest order in accordance with Health and Safety requirements.
• Be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints. Promote the Home's equal opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice policies.

Skills

Staff Leadership

Budget Management

Strategic Planning

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Level 5 Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

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

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 in our West Midlands team, on the development and establishment of homes within the region, in accordance with commercial and regulatory targets.

To liaise with Local Authorities, School, Health and other professionals to through the 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

The Peripatetic home manager will:

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.

To establish and maintain a competent, motivated and confident staff team and to offer leadership, managerial direction, guidance and support to staff at all levels.

To ensure that the Homes policies and procedures are adhered to and that resources are managed effectively.

To ensure that the fabric of the Homes, equipment, appliances and grounds are maintained to the highest order in accordance with Health and Safety requirements.

To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints. To actively promote the Home's equal opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice policies.

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

• Up to £55,000 per annum, dependant on experience.
• 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 time success of the Company.
• We are happy to discuss flexible working!
• Comprehensive InductionTo 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:
  • Employee Assistance Service
  • Recommend a Friend scheme
  • Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out
  • Long Service Awards

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 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
• 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.

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
• Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS foundation Trust