The Cambian Group
Children's Home Registered Manager
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Children’s Home Registered Manager – Merida Specialist Campus
Join The Cambian Group, one of the UK’s largest providers of specialist education and behavioural health services. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our multidisciplinary teams, supporting young people aged 11-18 with severe mental health challenges. Our approach seamlessly combines dedicated CAMHS Tier-4 clinical care with on-site specialist education, working within a warm, trauma-informed system.
We are currently hiring a Children’s Home Registered Manager at our Merida campus in Newmarket, where you will lead a small residential team providing trauma-informed care to 2 young people aged 12-18 with severe and complex mental health needs.
## Why Join Us?
🌟 Key Benefits
- Small, family-style home – Lead a 2-bed high-acuity residential home
- On-site clinical support – Direct access to Consultant Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Therapists
- Integrated education – Collaboration with our on-site Dunbroch School, focusing on independence and employability
- Outstanding rewards –
- Entry salary of up to £65,000 per annum (DOE)
- £10,000 welcome bonus upon registration
- Up to £10,000 annually in quality/commercial bonuses
- Career growth – Continuous development through our in-house Leadership Academy
- Management Incentive Plan (MIP) – Long-term rewards for loyalty and commitment, with a payout in 2028
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## Your Role
As Registered Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Lead & Inspire: Recruit, develop, and retain a safe, compassionate team
- Deliver Bespoke Care: Create tailored care plans addressing therapeutic, educational, and social needs
- Maintain High Standards: Ensure care quality aligned with Ofsted standards (Good or Better)
- Collaborate: Work with the Head of Service, clinical staff, and local authorities to secure smooth transitions
## What You Bring
Experience & Qualifications
- At least 2 years in residential childcare, with 1 year in a supervisory role (within the last 5 years)
- Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care (mandatory)
- Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (preferable) or willingness to enroll within 6 months
- Full UK driving license
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Essential Knowledge
- Strong understanding of:
- Trauma-responsive care
- Children’s mental health
- Ofsted SCCIF regulations
## Why Cambian?
✔ Part of CareTech – Join the UK’s most innovative children’s care team, making a tangible difference every day.
✔ Committed workforce – Our care workers, educators, clinicians, and therapists are fully aligned with CareTech’s mission to support young people in sustainable, meaningful ways.
✔ A career with impact – Your work will be life-changing for vulnerable young people, with opportunities for skill development, qualifications, and professional growth in a supportive environment.
✔ Long-term prospects – Share in the success of Europe’s largest Care & Special Needs Education provider, with votive recognition and career advancement.
Additional Information
- Disability Confident/Equal Opportunities Employer
- Safeguarding commitment – Enhanced DBS checks, references, and disclosure requirements apply.
Apply now and help shape the future for vulnerable young people.
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