Registered Children’s Home Manager (Permanent)

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join Cambian as a Registered Manager in Shrewsbury and make a lasting impact to young people as part of our CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation) services.

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.

Up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience.

• £5,000 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.
• 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:

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

As a Registered Manager opening this new 4 bedroom Children's home 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.
• Complete company induction and personal development plans, retaining a strong team to ensure familiar faces for the young people.
• Foster Consultation: Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive.
• Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their care plan.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard.
• New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately.

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.
• 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.
• Understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements.
• Planning, organizing, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership.
• Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour.
• Driving License: All of our colleagues – Care & Support Workers, Educators, Clinicians, Therapists, Fostering and Support Services are fully committed to CareTech’s goals.

CareTech is a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value the wisdom that comes from life experience and are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all in our care. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education.

If you are ready to make a difference and meet the needs of children in a nurturing environment, apply now and join our dedicated team!