Residential Home Manager: Children's Care & Education

Caretech Supplies LLC; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Forum School and Residential Home, part of Cambian Group, is seeking a Home Manager to lead a dedicated care team in a 52-week residential setting for young people with Autism and complex needs. You will oversee supervision, performance, and training to ensure high standards of care and education in line with regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include rostering, staff development, safeguarding, and effective communication with stakeholders, while promoting independence and safe

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in care/learning support contexts.
• Ability to supervise and appraise staff to required standards.
• Experience working with young people with disabilities or special needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure staff practice aligns with policy and standards.
• Provide supervision and appraisal for team members.
• Monitor staff absence and conduct Return to Work interviews.
• Facilitate effective communication between staff and management.
• Rostering and deployment to cover shifts within budget.
• Assist in recruitment and selection of care staff.
• Plan, prepare, supervise and assess day-to-day routines.
• Support independence through effective daily activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Recruitment

Policy implementation

Coaching

Performance management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

The Forum School and Residential Home, part of Cambian Group, is seeking a Home Manager to lead a dedicated care team in a 52-week residential setting for young people with Autism and complex needs. You will oversee supervision, performance, and training to ensure high standards of care and education in line with regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include rostering, staff development, safeguarding, and effective communication with stakeholders, while promoting independence and safe