Registered Manager

The Cambian Group; Paignton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK provider of children's care seeks a Children's Home Registered Manager in Paignton. The role involves managing daily operations, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring compliance with care standards. Candidates should have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, experience in child care, and skills in handling challenging behaviours. Benefits include a competitive salary of up to £39,000, bonuses, pension schemes, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonuses

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Discounts

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience managing an Ofsted-rated good or above home.
• Experience working with children and young people with challenging behaviours, including mental health issues.
• Full UK Driving License and excellent knowledge of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations to enable young people to thrive.
• Lead a team to create a safe, supportive environment.
• Design and monitor care and education plans tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship Building

Management of Challenging Behaviours

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Residential Childcare)

Job description

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At Cambian Group, we provide outstanding care for our children and young people.

As a Children's Home Registered Manager, you must be willing to go above and beyond for our children and young people in their day-to-day life.

We are embarking on a period of transformation in line with our ambitious plans. At the core of our business is our commitment to supporting our children and young people, each with their own needs, aspirations, and potential to reach their personal best.

Our teams are fully committed to Cambian’s goals. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our young people and know that every day they will achieve meaningful outcomes.

Our children and young people receive support from a diverse team of Registered Managers and Residential Care Workers who strive to engage, motivate, and instil confidence and life skills, aiming for the best outcomes for our children, young people, and families. Our support services range from short-term needs to long-term bespoke packages.

About the role

We seek an experienced, dynamic leader who is passionate and capable of building meaningful relationships. We focus on promoting independence and life skills, ensuring safety and well-being underpin every decision. Helping someone believe in themselves and celebrate their uniqueness is highly rewarding.

Your key responsibilities as the Registered Manager:

You will have full autonomy of your home, managing daily operations to enable young people to thrive. You will lead your team to create a safe, supportive environment, ensuring compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and maintaining high standards of care. Responsibilities include organizing work patterns, facilitating training, and accessing support services.

You will also oversee your team’s professional development, recruit compassionate staff, and foster a positive workplace culture. You will design and monitor care and education plans tailored to individual needs, focusing on life and independent skills development.

The successful candidate will have:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Residential Childcare)
• At least 2 years’ experience managing an Ofsted-rated good or above home
• Experience working with children and young people with challenging behaviours, including mental health issues
• Full UK Driving License
• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, including The Children’s Homes England Regulations, Quality Standards, the Children Act

Additional benefits include a competitive salary (up to £34,000, with potential to earn up to £39,000), bonuses, discounts, holiday entitlement, pension scheme, and career progression opportunities.

Who we are

Cambian Group is a leading UK provider of children’s education and behavioural health services, focusing on children with high-severity needs and complex care requirements. We care for over 2,000 children and employ over 4,000 staff across residential facilities, schools, and fostering services.

We prioritize safeguarding and require candidates to meet our person specification, undergo enhanced DBS and reference checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.