Children’s Home Registered Manager Specialist Mental Health in Newmarket, Suffolk

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join Cambian as a Registered Manager in Newmarket and make a lasting impact to young people as part of our Specialist Mental Health Services. We are looking for a Children’s Registered Home Manager to assist the Head of Service in achieving the aims and objectives within the Statement of Purpose of the Children’s homes and the wider needs of the whole site at Merida.

You will manage a 2 bedded home that caters for children aged 12 - 18 years, all of whom require additional support due to mental illness or concerns about them being able to stay safe due to considerable risk of self-injurious behaviours. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, including our on-site clinical team and teachers and will work with the children to support their transitions on from Merida following successful achievement of the goals set out in the care plans.

Ideally the right person will have had some experience of working with children suffering with poor mental health, have an understanding of the Mental Health Act or are in fact practicing within this arena at present.

What We Offer

• Entry salary up to £65,000 per annum DOE.
• £5,000 welcome bonus paid on registration.
• Up to £10,000 annual quality and commercial bonus.
• 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 term success of the Company.
• Comprehensive Induction To set you up for success.
• Management Development Training Programme and continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy.
• Additional Benefits: Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including:

• Employee Assistance Service
• Wellbeing Programme
• Recommend a Friend scheme
• Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out
• Long Service Awards

As a Registered Manager our expectation is that your home will be rated as at least “Good” by Ofsted. This is a 2 bed Children’s 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.
• 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 care plan.
• Maintain High Standards: Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with the quality 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 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.

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 3 in Children's Residential Care is essential. Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is preferred at point of application, if not then you must be enrolled on the Level 5 within 6 months of starting in post.
• 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, Educators, Clinicians, Therapists, Fostering and Support Services are fully committed to CareTech’s goals.
• A career in Care can be life-changing. The chance to make a real, positive difference every day and the opportunity to build experience, skills and recognised qualifications in a friendly, empowering environment, where people are at the heart of everything we do.
• As one of Europe’s largest Care & Special Needs Education providers, you will be able to grow and develop your career at CareTech - a place where we can offer job satisfaction and long-term career prospects.