Peripatetic Manager - Children\'s Residential in Paignton

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join Cambian in the Torquay & Paignton area in Devon, and make a lasting impact on 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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:

• £55,000 - £60,000 per annum, dependant on experience.
• £5,000 bonus paid on registration.
• 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-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.

Essential Requirements and Experience:

• Passionate about making a 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, be part of the most exciting Children’s care team in the UK, to make a difference each day for the young people we support. 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.

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. 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!