The Cambian Group
Children’s Services Registered Manager
Salford M6 5DS
Key information
- Pay
- £50,000 to £50,000 a year
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted date
- 28 Aug 2026
- Closing date
- 26 Sep 2026
About this role
Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join Cambian as a Registered Manager in Wigan and make a lasting impact to young people as part of our specialist Embrace services.
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.
This home is an Embrace service where we provide a holistic individualised package of care in an environment where the young people are genuinely cared for, feel safe and understood as individuals. At the same time encouraging the young person to develop the academic, practical and social skills needed to thrive and achieve to their full potential.
We Offer Sector Leading Care & a
Sector Leading package
- Salary up to £50,000 DOE.
- 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.
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Comprehensive Induction To set you up for success.
- Management Development Training Programme and continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy. Whose courses provide our existing and future leaders the time and psychological space to explore the expectations of a leader, with a focus on core behavioural skills. To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business.
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Additional Benefits
Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including
o Employee Assistance Service
o Wellbeing Programme
o Recommend a Friend scheme
o Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out
o 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 two bedroom Children’s Home with one settled young person who is thriving, where you will
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Develop Comprehensive Care Plans
Ensure each young person has a tailored plan that addresses their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs.
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Develop a great team
Working with the recruitment teams support, bring in the right people for your home to ensure your success. Complete company induction and personal development plans, retaining a strong team to ensure familiar faces for the young people.
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Foster Consultation
Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive.
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Allocate Key Workers
Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their care plan.
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Maintain High Standards
Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with the quality standards and the Home’s Statement of Purpose.
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Handle Complaints and Concerns
Take responsibility for addressing any complaints or child protection concerns.
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Collaborate with Stakeholders
Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to promote the welfare of young people.
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Participate in Meetings
Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings as appropriate.
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Embrace a safe culture
Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Knowledge
Understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements.
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Skills
Efficient in; planning, organizing