Children’s Home Registered Manager

CareTech PLC; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Loughborough is seeking a Childrens Home Registered Manager. You will develop care plans, lead a team, and ensure high standards of care for children in a residential setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in residential care, hold a Level 5 Diploma or be willing to obtain one, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. A full UK driving licence is necessary. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

£5,000 annual quality and commercial bonus

Management Development Training Programme

Employee assistance service

Pension scheme

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in residential care of children, including 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Willingness to obtain required Level 5 Diploma within 6 months.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive care plans for young people.
• Build and maintain a high-performing team.
• Ensure high standards of care per National Minimum Standards.
• Collaborate with parents and professionals.
• Address complaints and child-protection concerns promptly.

Skills

Team leadership

Planning and organization

Communication skills

Understanding of childcare legislation

Trauma-informed care

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Childrens Home Registered Manager

Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Working hours per week: 40

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (DOE) + annual £5,000 bonus

Closing Date: Tuesday 30 December 2025

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

• Entry salary up to £55,000 per annum (DOE)
• £5,000 annual quality and commercial bonus
• Eligible to be a member of the Company’s Management Incentive Plan
• Management Development Training Programme and continuous development from our in‑house Leadership Academy.
• Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including employee assistance service, wellbeing programme, recommend a friend scheme, team rewards, and long service awards.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each young person’s needs.
• Build and maintain a high‑performing team through recruitment, induction and ongoing development.
• Consult and involve young people in decisions about their care.
• Assign a key worker to each young person.
• Monitor and uphold high standards in line with National Minimum Standards and the Home’s Statement of Purpose.
• Address complaints, child‑protection concerns and other issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with parents, carers and other professionals to promote the welfare of young people.
• Represent the home in planning and review meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain a safe, supportive culture and embed risk management and quality improvement processes.
• Ensure effective commercial management of the home to meet budget expectations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• At least 2 years’ experience in residential care of children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or willingness to start within 6 months.
• Understanding of Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Strong planning, organisation, budget control, resource allocation and team leadership skills.
• Excellent spoken and written communication.
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed care and experience managing challenging behaviour.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Passion for making a difference to the lives of young people in care.

Equal Opportunity

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 references covering the past two years.