Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join Cambian as a Registered Manager in Bedfordshire and make a lasting impact people as part of our specialist EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) 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. What We Offer • Entry salary up to £50,000 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. 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. • 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 GOOD rated 2 bed Children's Home where 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. • 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. • Foster Consultation: Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive. • Allocate Key Workers: Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their childcare plan. • Maintain High Standards: Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with National Minimum Standards and the Home's Statement of Purpose. • Handle Complaints and Concerns: Take responsibility for addressing any complaints or child protection concerns. • Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to promote the welfare of young people. • Participate in Meetings: Attend and contribute to child care planning and review meetings as appropriate. • Embrace a safe culture: Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard. • 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. • 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 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or willingness to start within 6 months of employment. • 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, To be part of the most exciting Childrens care team in the UK, to make a difference each day every day for the young people we support. • All of our colleagues - Care & Support Workers, Educators, Clinicians, Therapists, Fostering and Support Services are fully committed to CareTech's goals. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our Service Users, Children and Young People and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter. • 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. • As one of Europe's largest Care & Special Needs Education providers, you will be able to grow and develop your career at CareTech - a place where we can offer job satisfaction and long-term career prospects. 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!
Sep 15, 2025
Full time
Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join Cambian as a Registered Manager in Bedfordshire and make a lasting impact people as part of our specialist EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) 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. What We Offer • Entry salary up to £50,000 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. 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. • 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 GOOD rated 2 bed Children's Home where 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. • 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. • Foster Consultation: Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive. • Allocate Key Workers: Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their childcare plan. • Maintain High Standards: Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with National Minimum Standards and the Home's Statement of Purpose. • Handle Complaints and Concerns: Take responsibility for addressing any complaints or child protection concerns. • Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to promote the welfare of young people. • Participate in Meetings: Attend and contribute to child care planning and review meetings as appropriate. • Embrace a safe culture: Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard. • 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. • 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 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or willingness to start within 6 months of employment. • 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, To be part of the most exciting Childrens care team in the UK, to make a difference each day every day for the young people we support. • All of our colleagues - Care & Support Workers, Educators, Clinicians, Therapists, Fostering and Support Services are fully committed to CareTech's goals. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our Service Users, Children and Young People and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter. • 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. • As one of Europe's largest Care & Special Needs Education providers, you will be able to grow and develop your career at CareTech - a place where we can offer job satisfaction and long-term career prospects. 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!
The Cambian Group, part of the CareTech Family of Companies, we are one of the largest providers of Specialist Education and Care services for children and young people in the UK, delivering across Special Education Schools and Colleges, Residential Care Homes and a Therapeutic Fostering Service. Our teams are fully committed to Cambian's goals. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our young people and know that everyday they will achieve things that really matter. Lufton College is a 52-week residential specialist college providing quality care and education for young people between the ages of 16 and 25 with a diagnosis of autism, of whose difficulties place them on the autistic continuum. Our students often have complex needs, associated learning difficulties and behaviours of concern. Our curriculum has been devised to prepare our students for adulthood and to equip them with the skills and knowledge to achieve their personal best in adult life. This is delivered in a variety of settings, including within students' homes, vocational placements both internally and externally. As well as learning within the classrooms, our young people take part in various outdoor activities such as animal therapy and various activities based around nature throughout the college sites. Lufton College is within a rural setting on the outskirts of Yeovil spread across 3 sites with over 40 acres, with forest area, small farm areas and ample outdoor spaces. The college is continuing on their journey of improving our provision and the past academic year has been focused on improving the quality of education, our environment and developing the collaboration between care, education and our clinical team input and support. We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic individual to join our Education Team. Main Responsibilities To provide leadership of the Employment and Careers programme, including regular review of curriculum plans, resources and assessment. To support and coach education staff to embed employability goals and themes across the curriculum and to contribute to the quality assurance of planning and delivery. To devise and deliver relevant staff training on job coaching and pathways to employment with support from the employment and enrichment coordinator. To create and follow high quality and ambitious careers programmes or curriculum plans, vocational profiles and careers and employment procedures and processes incorporating external careers advisor views, student and stakeholder views and ensuring the process uses Gatsby benchmarks to ensure a college wide commitment to employment and careers pathways for all students. To create high quality job descriptions for internal work placement, volunteering work placements and ensure work placement opportunities are sources and risk assessment in a personalised manner for all students on roll with the support of the enrichment and employment coordinator To act as a job coach and provide regular review of the success and progress of students within all internal, external, voluntary and other work experience providing guidance to support staff and enrichment and employment coordinator to ensure increasing independence is a key outcome in all tasks expected of students as part of work experience. To use feedback and assessment to inform next steps for students, identify goals and learning gaps and share this feedback and data with the wider education team to inform planning for the careers programme and curriculum. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with all college colleagues in care, clinical and education, aiming to expand the horizons and improve the skills of young people. To work with the employment and enrichment coordinator to develop key links with local employers, providers and schools and use networks to expand opportunities for students both during and post Lufton. General Responsibilities Communicate courteously, clearly, accurately and regularly with parents, Local Authorities, the local community and other outside agencies and ensure that all communications are completed in a timely manner and recorded. To complete mandatory training in all areas of compliance and take part in regular training and development opportunities selected in line with the college staff development plan. To attend work reliably and punctually and role model to colleagues and students our college FRESH values and student and staff charter. Joining Lufton College, you will find committed, career focused and positive teams delivering rich and innovative experiences, playing to each young person's strengths, to prepare them for their lives ahead. Close community ties and inclusion underpin these opportunities in and around the local area helping our young people to use their life skills and to support the development of positive relationships. We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks. If you want to learn from and work with a highly specialist, incredibly proud and integrated team that unlocks the potential of young people, then please talk to us. Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Sep 15, 2025
Full time
The Cambian Group, part of the CareTech Family of Companies, we are one of the largest providers of Specialist Education and Care services for children and young people in the UK, delivering across Special Education Schools and Colleges, Residential Care Homes and a Therapeutic Fostering Service. Our teams are fully committed to Cambian's goals. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our young people and know that everyday they will achieve things that really matter. Lufton College is a 52-week residential specialist college providing quality care and education for young people between the ages of 16 and 25 with a diagnosis of autism, of whose difficulties place them on the autistic continuum. Our students often have complex needs, associated learning difficulties and behaviours of concern. Our curriculum has been devised to prepare our students for adulthood and to equip them with the skills and knowledge to achieve their personal best in adult life. This is delivered in a variety of settings, including within students' homes, vocational placements both internally and externally. As well as learning within the classrooms, our young people take part in various outdoor activities such as animal therapy and various activities based around nature throughout the college sites. Lufton College is within a rural setting on the outskirts of Yeovil spread across 3 sites with over 40 acres, with forest area, small farm areas and ample outdoor spaces. The college is continuing on their journey of improving our provision and the past academic year has been focused on improving the quality of education, our environment and developing the collaboration between care, education and our clinical team input and support. We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic individual to join our Education Team. Main Responsibilities To provide leadership of the Employment and Careers programme, including regular review of curriculum plans, resources and assessment. To support and coach education staff to embed employability goals and themes across the curriculum and to contribute to the quality assurance of planning and delivery. To devise and deliver relevant staff training on job coaching and pathways to employment with support from the employment and enrichment coordinator. To create and follow high quality and ambitious careers programmes or curriculum plans, vocational profiles and careers and employment procedures and processes incorporating external careers advisor views, student and stakeholder views and ensuring the process uses Gatsby benchmarks to ensure a college wide commitment to employment and careers pathways for all students. To create high quality job descriptions for internal work placement, volunteering work placements and ensure work placement opportunities are sources and risk assessment in a personalised manner for all students on roll with the support of the enrichment and employment coordinator To act as a job coach and provide regular review of the success and progress of students within all internal, external, voluntary and other work experience providing guidance to support staff and enrichment and employment coordinator to ensure increasing independence is a key outcome in all tasks expected of students as part of work experience. To use feedback and assessment to inform next steps for students, identify goals and learning gaps and share this feedback and data with the wider education team to inform planning for the careers programme and curriculum. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with all college colleagues in care, clinical and education, aiming to expand the horizons and improve the skills of young people. To work with the employment and enrichment coordinator to develop key links with local employers, providers and schools and use networks to expand opportunities for students both during and post Lufton. General Responsibilities Communicate courteously, clearly, accurately and regularly with parents, Local Authorities, the local community and other outside agencies and ensure that all communications are completed in a timely manner and recorded. To complete mandatory training in all areas of compliance and take part in regular training and development opportunities selected in line with the college staff development plan. To attend work reliably and punctually and role model to colleagues and students our college FRESH values and student and staff charter. Joining Lufton College, you will find committed, career focused and positive teams delivering rich and innovative experiences, playing to each young person's strengths, to prepare them for their lives ahead. Close community ties and inclusion underpin these opportunities in and around the local area helping our young people to use their life skills and to support the development of positive relationships. We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks. If you want to learn from and work with a highly specialist, incredibly proud and integrated team that unlocks the potential of young people, then please talk to us. Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Deputy Manager - Job Description At Cambian, we aim to become the provider of the best quality behavioural health services in the UK. We change people's lives through our passionate care and expert approach, raising their expectations, stabilising their conditions and enabling them to achieve their personal best. Main Purpose of the Job: To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose. To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager. To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people. To undertake direct work with Children and young people as appropriate. To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints. To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people. To offer supervision and support to senior staff in line with National Minimum Standards. Duties & Responsibilities To meet the needs of children through: Ensuring that each young person has an allocated key worker Ensuring that each member of staff is aware of each child's placement plan and their responsibilities for its implementation Attending childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for young people Undertaking direct work with young people and acting as an appropriate role model. Assist in developing systems in which young people are consulted about the quality of care they receive Maintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take place Working in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people. Chairing children's meetings and facilitating consultation with young people generally Acting as an appropriate adult at PACE interviews To manage a staff team through: Providing managerial control and direction in relation to staff duties and responsibilities. Assist with the recruitment and retention of staff including induction training for new staff into the home. Supervision of new starters during their probationary period. Develop a management style which balances the need to exercise control and give direction with the need to offer staff the opportunity to decision making Taking responsibility for planning shifts and ensuring their smooth running when on duty. Providing consultation and informal advice and support to staff in relation to day to day matters. Offering 1:1 supervision to staff in line with National Minimum Standards Identifying and progressing individual training and development needs of staff in the context of their personnel development plans Undertaking annual appraisal of staff Addressing issues in relation to conduct and competence of staff. Conduct management investigations when required. Assist the Registered Manager in promoting personal and professional development through the appropriate delegation of duties and responsibilities. Contributing to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff development Ensuring staff work within the Homes policies, procedures and National Minimum Standards requirements. To develop systems which ensure the effective allocation of resources through: Ensuring adequate staffing levels that meet the needs of the Home Ensuring that budgets are managed effectively and the use of finances is properly monitored including petty cash returns, weekly attendance records. Ensuring that company vehicles are clean and regularly maintained Monitoring closely the fabric of the building (including fixtures, amenities and grounds) and taking remedial action where necessary. To promote the efficient and effective operation of the Home through: Developing in consultation with young people and staff routines in relation to all aspects of child care. Clarifying expectations in relation to maintaining the Home in a clean and orderly condition. Creating rotas which fit best with children's needs and which allow proper handovers between shifts. Ensuring that there are appropriate and adequate reporting and recording system in place to comply with National Minimum Standards. Attending to all administration issues in relation to the Home and the provision of weekly management information reports for HQ. General Responsibilities: To assist the Registered Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose Contribute to the devising, implementing and evaluation of changes with the involvement of front line staff to continually improve services, systems and standards, in conjunction with the Registered Manager and the Senior Management team To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager To drive company vehicles - subject to policies and procedures To work on a rota basis according to the needs of young people To ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and financial records are accurately maintained To receive supervision in line with National Minimum Standards and to take responsibility for personal development and progress of individual training needs To carry out all other reasonable tasks or directed by the Registered Manager. PERSON SPECIFICATION Desirable Skills/Qualifications: Secondary Education with good standard of literacy and numeracy NVQ 3 in caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent) Working towards NVQ4 Management qualification Current driving license Knowledge & Skills Knowledge of National Minimum StandardsAwareness of Equal Opportunities/ADP issuesKnowledge of the Children Act and other relevant legislationTeam Building SkillsSupervision SkillsAbility to manage teams effectivelyAbility to communicate both verbally and in writingUnderstanding the needs of BESD children including managing challenging behaviourIndepth knowledge of 'Every Child Matters'Excellent organisational skillsAbility to motivate and enthuse staffCounselling SkillsTraining SkillsDrugs
Sep 15, 2025
Full time
Deputy Manager - Job Description At Cambian, we aim to become the provider of the best quality behavioural health services in the UK. We change people's lives through our passionate care and expert approach, raising their expectations, stabilising their conditions and enabling them to achieve their personal best. Main Purpose of the Job: To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose. To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager. To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people. To undertake direct work with Children and young people as appropriate. To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints. To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people. To offer supervision and support to senior staff in line with National Minimum Standards. Duties & Responsibilities To meet the needs of children through: Ensuring that each young person has an allocated key worker Ensuring that each member of staff is aware of each child's placement plan and their responsibilities for its implementation Attending childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for young people Undertaking direct work with young people and acting as an appropriate role model. Assist in developing systems in which young people are consulted about the quality of care they receive Maintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take place Working in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people. Chairing children's meetings and facilitating consultation with young people generally Acting as an appropriate adult at PACE interviews To manage a staff team through: Providing managerial control and direction in relation to staff duties and responsibilities. Assist with the recruitment and retention of staff including induction training for new staff into the home. Supervision of new starters during their probationary period. Develop a management style which balances the need to exercise control and give direction with the need to offer staff the opportunity to decision making Taking responsibility for planning shifts and ensuring their smooth running when on duty. Providing consultation and informal advice and support to staff in relation to day to day matters. Offering 1:1 supervision to staff in line with National Minimum Standards Identifying and progressing individual training and development needs of staff in the context of their personnel development plans Undertaking annual appraisal of staff Addressing issues in relation to conduct and competence of staff. Conduct management investigations when required. Assist the Registered Manager in promoting personal and professional development through the appropriate delegation of duties and responsibilities. Contributing to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff development Ensuring staff work within the Homes policies, procedures and National Minimum Standards requirements. To develop systems which ensure the effective allocation of resources through: Ensuring adequate staffing levels that meet the needs of the Home Ensuring that budgets are managed effectively and the use of finances is properly monitored including petty cash returns, weekly attendance records. Ensuring that company vehicles are clean and regularly maintained Monitoring closely the fabric of the building (including fixtures, amenities and grounds) and taking remedial action where necessary. To promote the efficient and effective operation of the Home through: Developing in consultation with young people and staff routines in relation to all aspects of child care. Clarifying expectations in relation to maintaining the Home in a clean and orderly condition. Creating rotas which fit best with children's needs and which allow proper handovers between shifts. Ensuring that there are appropriate and adequate reporting and recording system in place to comply with National Minimum Standards. Attending to all administration issues in relation to the Home and the provision of weekly management information reports for HQ. General Responsibilities: To assist the Registered Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose Contribute to the devising, implementing and evaluation of changes with the involvement of front line staff to continually improve services, systems and standards, in conjunction with the Registered Manager and the Senior Management team To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager To drive company vehicles - subject to policies and procedures To work on a rota basis according to the needs of young people To ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and financial records are accurately maintained To receive supervision in line with National Minimum Standards and to take responsibility for personal development and progress of individual training needs To carry out all other reasonable tasks or directed by the Registered Manager. PERSON SPECIFICATION Desirable Skills/Qualifications: Secondary Education with good standard of literacy and numeracy NVQ 3 in caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent) Working towards NVQ4 Management qualification Current driving license Knowledge & Skills Knowledge of National Minimum StandardsAwareness of Equal Opportunities/ADP issuesKnowledge of the Children Act and other relevant legislationTeam Building SkillsSupervision SkillsAbility to manage teams effectivelyAbility to communicate both verbally and in writingUnderstanding the needs of BESD children including managing challenging behaviourIndepth knowledge of 'Every Child Matters'Excellent organisational skillsAbility to motivate and enthuse staffCounselling SkillsTraining SkillsDrugs
Deputy Manager At Cambian, we aim to become the provider of the best quality behavioural health services in the UK. We change people's lives through our passionate care and expert approach, raising their expectations, stabilising their conditions and enabling them to achieve their personal best. Main Purpose of the Job: To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose. To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager. To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people. To undertake direct work with Children and young people as appropriate. To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints. To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people. To offer supervision and support to senior staff in line with National Minimum Standards. Duties & Responsibilities To meet the needs of children through: Ensuring that each young person has an allocated key worker Ensuring that each member of staff is aware of each child's placement plan and their responsibilities for its implementation Attending childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for young people Undertaking direct work with young people and acting as an appropriate role model. Assist in developing systems in which young people are consulted about the quality of care they receive Maintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take place Working in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people. Chairing children's meetings and facilitating consultation with young people generally Acting as an appropriate adult at PACE interviews To manage a staff team through: Providing managerial control and direction in relation to staff duties and responsibilities. Assist with the recruitment and retention of staff including induction training for new staff into the home. Supervision of new starters during their probationary period. Develop a management style which balances the need to exercise control and give direction with the need to offer staff the opportunity to decision making Taking responsibility for planning shifts and ensuring their smooth running when on duty. Providing consultation and informal advice and support to staff in relation to day to day matters. Offering 1:1 supervision to staff in line with National Minimum Standards Identifying and progressing individual training and development needs of staff in the context of their personnel development plans Undertaking annual appraisal of staff Addressing issues in relation to conduct and competence of staff. Conduct management investigations when required. Assist the Registered Manager in promoting personal and professional development through the appropriate delegation of duties and responsibilities. Contributing to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff development Ensuring staff work within the Homes policies, procedures and National Minimum Standards requirements. To develop systems which ensure the effective allocation of resources through: Ensuring adequate staffing levels that meet the needs of the Home Ensuring that budgets are managed effectively and the use of finances is properly monitored including petty cash returns, weekly attendance records. Ensuring that company vehicles are clean and regularly maintained Monitoring closely the fabric of the building (including fixtures, amenities and grounds) and taking remedial action where necessary. To promote the efficient and effective operation of the Home through: Developing in consultation with young people and staff routines in relation to all aspects of child care. Clarifying expectations in relation to maintaining the Home in a clean and orderly condition. Creating rotas which fit best with children's needs and which allow proper handovers between shifts. Ensuring that there are appropriate and adequate reporting and recording system in place to comply with National Minimum Standards. Attending to all administration issues in relation to the Home and the provision of weekly management information reports for HQ. General Responsibilities: To assist the Registered Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose Contribute to the devising, implementing and evaluation of changes with the involvement of front line staff to continually improve services, systems and standards, in conjunction with the Registered Manager and the Senior Management team To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager To drive company vehicles - subject to policies and procedures To work on a rota basis according to the needs of young people To ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and financial records are accurately maintained To receive supervision in line with National Minimum Standards and to take responsibility for personal development and progress of individual training needs To carry out all other reasonable tasks or directed by the Registered Manager. PERSON SPECIFICATION DEPUTY MANAGER Essential/ Desirable Qualifications Secondary Education with good standard of literacy and numeracy NVQ 3 in caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent) Current driving license Knowledge & Skills Knowledge of National Minimum Standards Awareness of Equal Opportunities/ADP issues Knowledge of the Children Act and other relevant legislation Team Building Skills Supervision Skills Ability to manage teams effectively Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing Understanding the needs of BESD children including managing challenging behaviour Indepth knowledge of 'Every Child Matters' Excellent organisational skills Ability to motivate and enthuse staff Counselling Skills Training Skills Drugs Awareness Training Experience 1 years
Sep 15, 2025
Full time
Deputy Manager At Cambian, we aim to become the provider of the best quality behavioural health services in the UK. We change people's lives through our passionate care and expert approach, raising their expectations, stabilising their conditions and enabling them to achieve their personal best. Main Purpose of the Job: To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose. To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager. To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people. To undertake direct work with Children and young people as appropriate. To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints. To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people. To offer supervision and support to senior staff in line with National Minimum Standards. Duties & Responsibilities To meet the needs of children through: Ensuring that each young person has an allocated key worker Ensuring that each member of staff is aware of each child's placement plan and their responsibilities for its implementation Attending childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for young people Undertaking direct work with young people and acting as an appropriate role model. Assist in developing systems in which young people are consulted about the quality of care they receive Maintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take place Working in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people. Chairing children's meetings and facilitating consultation with young people generally Acting as an appropriate adult at PACE interviews To manage a staff team through: Providing managerial control and direction in relation to staff duties and responsibilities. Assist with the recruitment and retention of staff including induction training for new staff into the home. Supervision of new starters during their probationary period. Develop a management style which balances the need to exercise control and give direction with the need to offer staff the opportunity to decision making Taking responsibility for planning shifts and ensuring their smooth running when on duty. Providing consultation and informal advice and support to staff in relation to day to day matters. Offering 1:1 supervision to staff in line with National Minimum Standards Identifying and progressing individual training and development needs of staff in the context of their personnel development plans Undertaking annual appraisal of staff Addressing issues in relation to conduct and competence of staff. Conduct management investigations when required. Assist the Registered Manager in promoting personal and professional development through the appropriate delegation of duties and responsibilities. Contributing to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff development Ensuring staff work within the Homes policies, procedures and National Minimum Standards requirements. To develop systems which ensure the effective allocation of resources through: Ensuring adequate staffing levels that meet the needs of the Home Ensuring that budgets are managed effectively and the use of finances is properly monitored including petty cash returns, weekly attendance records. Ensuring that company vehicles are clean and regularly maintained Monitoring closely the fabric of the building (including fixtures, amenities and grounds) and taking remedial action where necessary. To promote the efficient and effective operation of the Home through: Developing in consultation with young people and staff routines in relation to all aspects of child care. Clarifying expectations in relation to maintaining the Home in a clean and orderly condition. Creating rotas which fit best with children's needs and which allow proper handovers between shifts. Ensuring that there are appropriate and adequate reporting and recording system in place to comply with National Minimum Standards. Attending to all administration issues in relation to the Home and the provision of weekly management information reports for HQ. General Responsibilities: To assist the Registered Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose Contribute to the devising, implementing and evaluation of changes with the involvement of front line staff to continually improve services, systems and standards, in conjunction with the Registered Manager and the Senior Management team To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager To drive company vehicles - subject to policies and procedures To work on a rota basis according to the needs of young people To ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and financial records are accurately maintained To receive supervision in line with National Minimum Standards and to take responsibility for personal development and progress of individual training needs To carry out all other reasonable tasks or directed by the Registered Manager. PERSON SPECIFICATION DEPUTY MANAGER Essential/ Desirable Qualifications Secondary Education with good standard of literacy and numeracy NVQ 3 in caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent) Current driving license Knowledge & Skills Knowledge of National Minimum Standards Awareness of Equal Opportunities/ADP issues Knowledge of the Children Act and other relevant legislation Team Building Skills Supervision Skills Ability to manage teams effectively Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing Understanding the needs of BESD children including managing challenging behaviour Indepth knowledge of 'Every Child Matters' Excellent organisational skills Ability to motivate and enthuse staff Counselling Skills Training Skills Drugs Awareness Training Experience 1 years
Part Time Hours - 16 hours per week The Cambian Group is one of the largest providers of specialist behavioural health services for children and adults in the UK. Our work in the UK embraces many specialist services including children's specialist education, children's residential services, adult mental health, acquired brain injury and fostering services. The Forum School The Forum School and Residential Home is a 52-week residential and specialist school providing quality therapeutic care and education for young people with Autism, severe learning difficulties and challenging behaviour and complex needs. The children and young people that attend our school range between 7 and 19 years of age. Job Description To primarily work within the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) at the educational sites providing music therapy input required to meet the needs of the students that is directed by the Assistant Head. This role will involve working within the MDT to provide sessions, handover, written reports and support to students within an educational and caring environment that puts the health, safety and welfare of our young people first. Important qualities of this role involve conducting yourself in a professional manner at all times whilst on duty. Key Responsibilities Work closely with staff and parents to understand the needs of the child and the ways in which music therapy might help. Provide specialist music therapy assessment and treatment for children presenting with a wide range of developmental and neurological needs. Implement a range of specialist interventions drawn from different evidence based theoretical models to meet a child's needs. Work in close consultation with the specialist multi-disciplinary team to provide joint interventions and work as appropriate to meet the needs of the child. Maintain accurate and up to date student records and statistics in line with company and HCPC standards, including video/audio recording, written clinical notes and reports. Plan, implement and organise sessions and/or activities for class groups and individuals. Evaluate the effectiveness of these sessions and liaise about the student through regular supervision. Support students towards managing their own behaviour by using the skills and approved approaches learned during the training provided. Experience Required Approved Postgraduate Master's Degree in Music Therapy. Current registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council At least 3 years' experience working as a music therapist. Experience working with young people with learning disabilities and behavioural/emotional regulation challenges. Experience of planning, organising, delivering and evaluating music programmes appropriate to individuals needs and skills. Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Cambian Group employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will be purely based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Sep 15, 2025
Full time
Part Time Hours - 16 hours per week The Cambian Group is one of the largest providers of specialist behavioural health services for children and adults in the UK. Our work in the UK embraces many specialist services including children's specialist education, children's residential services, adult mental health, acquired brain injury and fostering services. The Forum School The Forum School and Residential Home is a 52-week residential and specialist school providing quality therapeutic care and education for young people with Autism, severe learning difficulties and challenging behaviour and complex needs. The children and young people that attend our school range between 7 and 19 years of age. Job Description To primarily work within the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) at the educational sites providing music therapy input required to meet the needs of the students that is directed by the Assistant Head. This role will involve working within the MDT to provide sessions, handover, written reports and support to students within an educational and caring environment that puts the health, safety and welfare of our young people first. Important qualities of this role involve conducting yourself in a professional manner at all times whilst on duty. Key Responsibilities Work closely with staff and parents to understand the needs of the child and the ways in which music therapy might help. Provide specialist music therapy assessment and treatment for children presenting with a wide range of developmental and neurological needs. Implement a range of specialist interventions drawn from different evidence based theoretical models to meet a child's needs. Work in close consultation with the specialist multi-disciplinary team to provide joint interventions and work as appropriate to meet the needs of the child. Maintain accurate and up to date student records and statistics in line with company and HCPC standards, including video/audio recording, written clinical notes and reports. Plan, implement and organise sessions and/or activities for class groups and individuals. Evaluate the effectiveness of these sessions and liaise about the student through regular supervision. Support students towards managing their own behaviour by using the skills and approved approaches learned during the training provided. Experience Required Approved Postgraduate Master's Degree in Music Therapy. Current registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council At least 3 years' experience working as a music therapist. Experience working with young people with learning disabilities and behavioural/emotional regulation challenges. Experience of planning, organising, delivering and evaluating music programmes appropriate to individuals needs and skills. Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Cambian Group employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will be purely based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Children's Residential - Complex Trauma Services We are the Cambian group, one of the largest independent providers of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everybody has a personal best and we strive to show our young people their potential. An exciting opportunity has arisen for Residential Team Leaders! We are looking for Team Leaders who are caring and compassionate individuals with the desire to make a positive difference to the lives of our incredible children and young people through leading by example to other children's and young person's support workers. Essential Information We offer £2800 to £3600 sleep in payments (based on 8-10 sleep ins per month)224 hours of paid annual leave per annum, rising to 240 hours after 5 years Working on a rota basis - you will receive a monthly rotaThis is a 365 day a year job, including Christmas, new year and all the fun holidays but it is even more fun when you celebrate with the children!The shifts consist of days and sleep ins (which are essential) and the hours differ depending on which home you are based in Job role Meeting the needs of the Children and Young People in line with Ofsted regulationsPlanning team rotas to supporting the Deputy and home manager in various meetings and appointmentsAssisting the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of PurposeTo carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy ManagerTo supervise in the absence of the Registered Manager and/or Deputy ManagerWelcome a diverse culture in the homeCreating a safe, family environment for the children Requirements You MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulationsDriving is essential due to locations of the homesYou must have at least six month's experience in Children's residential care and you must hold a relevant level 3 qualification Benefits Refer a friend payment schemeEnrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employmentProgression within the companyOver time paid at x1.25Fully paid 10-day induction courseEnhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group We are looking for people who are flexible, reliable, adaptable able to read situations to help our young people make positive choices whist proactively supporting colleagues in their development through leading by example. Are you great at being calm in situations? Offering advice? A good listening ear and have the ability to show unconditional positive regard? Then we want to hear from you!
Sep 15, 2025
Full time
Children's Residential - Complex Trauma Services We are the Cambian group, one of the largest independent providers of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everybody has a personal best and we strive to show our young people their potential. An exciting opportunity has arisen for Residential Team Leaders! We are looking for Team Leaders who are caring and compassionate individuals with the desire to make a positive difference to the lives of our incredible children and young people through leading by example to other children's and young person's support workers. Essential Information We offer £2800 to £3600 sleep in payments (based on 8-10 sleep ins per month)224 hours of paid annual leave per annum, rising to 240 hours after 5 years Working on a rota basis - you will receive a monthly rotaThis is a 365 day a year job, including Christmas, new year and all the fun holidays but it is even more fun when you celebrate with the children!The shifts consist of days and sleep ins (which are essential) and the hours differ depending on which home you are based in Job role Meeting the needs of the Children and Young People in line with Ofsted regulationsPlanning team rotas to supporting the Deputy and home manager in various meetings and appointmentsAssisting the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of PurposeTo carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy ManagerTo supervise in the absence of the Registered Manager and/or Deputy ManagerWelcome a diverse culture in the homeCreating a safe, family environment for the children Requirements You MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulationsDriving is essential due to locations of the homesYou must have at least six month's experience in Children's residential care and you must hold a relevant level 3 qualification Benefits Refer a friend payment schemeEnrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employmentProgression within the companyOver time paid at x1.25Fully paid 10-day induction courseEnhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group We are looking for people who are flexible, reliable, adaptable able to read situations to help our young people make positive choices whist proactively supporting colleagues in their development through leading by example. Are you great at being calm in situations? Offering advice? A good listening ear and have the ability to show unconditional positive regard? Then we want to hear from you!
Location - Lynvor - Bellech - Isle of Anglesey Pay Rates £12.60 per Must be a Car Driver and UK Manual Licence Holder CareTech is a person-centred Care Company, which provides quality of care to adults nationwide. Our vision is a world where there is equal opportunity for individuals to live independently and make their own decisions. We refer to this as Extraordinary Days, Every Day Key Skills Experience in a Caring environment essentialAble to work days, evenings, weekends and Bank HolidaysGood communication skills, allowing you to engage & interact with our Service UsersAbility to keep calm under pressureConfidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family)Passionate about making a positive difference to someone else's lifeGood written skills Company Values Friendly, passionate and caring naturePositive, pleasant and approachableEmpowering others to develop and live fulfilling livesPerson Centred, allowing our Service Users to explore & utilise their own strengthsInnovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas Rewards & Benefits Blue Light Discount CardUp to 28 Days HolidayFull induction programme to Care Certificate StandardsDedicated learning & development programmesWe provide free training to achieve qualification in Social CareAccess to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics for self-development of your careerFree DBS CheckStakeholder PensionFree Employee Assistance ProgrammeAnnual Employee Awards EveningEmployee Recognition SchemesCareer progression within the companyCareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grants What we do! We are a well-established, nationwide healthcare provider. Our homes are Specialist Mental Health Services and established, offering adults person-centred care. We carefully develop and adapt homes to meet the varying needs of adults with mental health needs. The services are carefully located within thriving communities, offering a variety of educational, recreational and social activities. We provide a positive impact on the service experience of people with mental health difficulties who may be experiencing emotional distress. This primarily involves support using a person-centred approach. Our Support Workers measure outcomes specifically to an individual's needs and evidence using our person-centred outcome-measuring tool. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer. If you have not heard from us within 14 days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future. T&Cs paid following the successful completion of a 6-month probation period Isle of Anglesey - Support Worker Driver SYS-20486
Sep 15, 2025
Full time
Location - Lynvor - Bellech - Isle of Anglesey Pay Rates £12.60 per Must be a Car Driver and UK Manual Licence Holder CareTech is a person-centred Care Company, which provides quality of care to adults nationwide. Our vision is a world where there is equal opportunity for individuals to live independently and make their own decisions. We refer to this as Extraordinary Days, Every Day Key Skills Experience in a Caring environment essentialAble to work days, evenings, weekends and Bank HolidaysGood communication skills, allowing you to engage & interact with our Service UsersAbility to keep calm under pressureConfidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family)Passionate about making a positive difference to someone else's lifeGood written skills Company Values Friendly, passionate and caring naturePositive, pleasant and approachableEmpowering others to develop and live fulfilling livesPerson Centred, allowing our Service Users to explore & utilise their own strengthsInnovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas Rewards & Benefits Blue Light Discount CardUp to 28 Days HolidayFull induction programme to Care Certificate StandardsDedicated learning & development programmesWe provide free training to achieve qualification in Social CareAccess to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics for self-development of your careerFree DBS CheckStakeholder PensionFree Employee Assistance ProgrammeAnnual Employee Awards EveningEmployee Recognition SchemesCareer progression within the companyCareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grants What we do! We are a well-established, nationwide healthcare provider. Our homes are Specialist Mental Health Services and established, offering adults person-centred care. We carefully develop and adapt homes to meet the varying needs of adults with mental health needs. The services are carefully located within thriving communities, offering a variety of educational, recreational and social activities. We provide a positive impact on the service experience of people with mental health difficulties who may be experiencing emotional distress. This primarily involves support using a person-centred approach. Our Support Workers measure outcomes specifically to an individual's needs and evidence using our person-centred outcome-measuring tool. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer. If you have not heard from us within 14 days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future. T&Cs paid following the successful completion of a 6-month probation period Isle of Anglesey - Support Worker Driver SYS-20486
Senior Support Worker We are the Cambian Group, the largest independent provider of care and education for children and young people. Cambian employees are friendly, supportive and all focused on achieving the best outcomes for everyone involved with our brand. The young people in our care range between the ages of 8-18 years of age and have a range of behavioural and emotional needs. We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and caring people to join our team across the South West region to continue improving the lives of the young people within our care. As a Senior Support Worker , you will be involved in all aspects of their everyday lives and the positive impact you will have is immeasurable. In addition to a £500 Refer a Friend Scheme - we offer: Rate of Pay: £14.17 - £14.99 per hour dependent on experience/qualifications Completely free on-shift meals and parking Training and Development Plans to meet your individual needs including NVQs and Career progression opportunities 28 Days Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays and rising with service Paid Sickness Leave Additional; Overtime/On-Call/Sleep-in/Disturbance Rates Casual Dress Code Company Pension Simply Health (Linked to Service) Days out and Activity days off site We have our very own Management Development Programme to take those interested from Support Worker to Registered Manager and beyond Shift Pattern: 16>24 Hour (including Sleep-in) on a one on two off or two on four off basis. Of-course - no day is the same here at the Cambian Group, however here is what a day in the life of one of our Senior Support Workers could look like: Leading shifts and deputising for the Registered Manager where required Ensuring that our incredible team of Residential Care Workers are up to date with all mandatory learning and assisting with their individual development Communicating with the on-site team and raising awareness with regards to individual care plans and their implementation Maintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take place Contributing to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff development Providing support and care to the young people within our services Encouraging our young people in their preparation to re-enter education or to engage in their current schooling Traveling with our young people to and from School or College Preparing food at meal times and maintaining the home (cleaning, laundry etc.) throughout the day to ensure a wonderful environment for the young people in our care Organising and facilitating social activities This is not an exhaustive list and of course a full job specification is available. Within this service, we support young people of mixed age and gender and continually have incredible successes. The young people we support are very well adjusted to school and are achieving great marks and participating in a number of activities. You will join a strong, supportive team in helping young people with complex needs. It's challenging yet highly rewarding work where the little things you do every day will have life-changing results. Whether helping someone to achieve their personal potential or growing our reputation as provider of the best quality behavioural health services in the UK. We already have 27 Ofsted 'Outstanding Provider' Awards - Join us as a Senior Support Worker and together we can achieve many, many more. Requirements: Must hold a full UK driving licence Must have the desire to earn a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent Children & Younger Peoples workforce 12 months senior experience working in a Residential setting is highly desirable but we do also encourage applications from those at the start of their journey Requirements for DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. Equal Opportunities: All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. All staff are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference. Senior Support Worker - Paignton - SYS-16744
Sep 15, 2025
Full time
Senior Support Worker We are the Cambian Group, the largest independent provider of care and education for children and young people. Cambian employees are friendly, supportive and all focused on achieving the best outcomes for everyone involved with our brand. The young people in our care range between the ages of 8-18 years of age and have a range of behavioural and emotional needs. We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and caring people to join our team across the South West region to continue improving the lives of the young people within our care. As a Senior Support Worker , you will be involved in all aspects of their everyday lives and the positive impact you will have is immeasurable. In addition to a £500 Refer a Friend Scheme - we offer: Rate of Pay: £14.17 - £14.99 per hour dependent on experience/qualifications Completely free on-shift meals and parking Training and Development Plans to meet your individual needs including NVQs and Career progression opportunities 28 Days Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays and rising with service Paid Sickness Leave Additional; Overtime/On-Call/Sleep-in/Disturbance Rates Casual Dress Code Company Pension Simply Health (Linked to Service) Days out and Activity days off site We have our very own Management Development Programme to take those interested from Support Worker to Registered Manager and beyond Shift Pattern: 16>24 Hour (including Sleep-in) on a one on two off or two on four off basis. Of-course - no day is the same here at the Cambian Group, however here is what a day in the life of one of our Senior Support Workers could look like: Leading shifts and deputising for the Registered Manager where required Ensuring that our incredible team of Residential Care Workers are up to date with all mandatory learning and assisting with their individual development Communicating with the on-site team and raising awareness with regards to individual care plans and their implementation Maintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take place Contributing to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff development Providing support and care to the young people within our services Encouraging our young people in their preparation to re-enter education or to engage in their current schooling Traveling with our young people to and from School or College Preparing food at meal times and maintaining the home (cleaning, laundry etc.) throughout the day to ensure a wonderful environment for the young people in our care Organising and facilitating social activities This is not an exhaustive list and of course a full job specification is available. Within this service, we support young people of mixed age and gender and continually have incredible successes. The young people we support are very well adjusted to school and are achieving great marks and participating in a number of activities. You will join a strong, supportive team in helping young people with complex needs. It's challenging yet highly rewarding work where the little things you do every day will have life-changing results. Whether helping someone to achieve their personal potential or growing our reputation as provider of the best quality behavioural health services in the UK. We already have 27 Ofsted 'Outstanding Provider' Awards - Join us as a Senior Support Worker and together we can achieve many, many more. Requirements: Must hold a full UK driving licence Must have the desire to earn a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent Children & Younger Peoples workforce 12 months senior experience working in a Residential setting is highly desirable but we do also encourage applications from those at the start of their journey Requirements for DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. Equal Opportunities: All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. All staff are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference. Senior Support Worker - Paignton - SYS-16744
Residential Childcare Worker Full UK manual driving licence is required. £500 Welcome Bonus £1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus! About us For over 25 years, we have been delivering high quality care to young people who need our support. Spark of Genius is also part of the UK-wide CareTech family who are committed to providing each child with opportunities to have their individual needs met. In your new role This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that works directly with young people, supporting them around a range of complex needs connected to their individual life experiences and childhood adversity. What will you do? Work in a positive, respectful and empowering way with all young people in order to promote good relationships and encourage achievements. Work as part of a team to meet the social, emotional and educational health and mental health needs of young people Participate in and encourage the participation of the young people in the domestic tasks of the home in order to develop the self-care skills. Write review reports, risk assessment and contribute to care plans. Liaise with parents and partners agencies to ensure that the best interests of the young people are respected and promoted at all times. What we look for? Good understanding of the developmental needs and milestones of young people. Experience of working with children and families. Full UK driving licence (manual) Ability to communicate, engage and form positive relationships with young people, parent/carers and other professionals. Ability to produce clear and concise written reports and records of good standard and verbally present information and views. Ability to challenge individuals where necessary, remain calm and objective in difficult situations. HNC in Social Care, SVQ level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification, or the ability to undertake these qualifications Benefits £1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus! £500 Welcome Bonus Fully Paid induction programme Competitive Rates of Pay Free PVG check Pension Scheme Due to the nature of the role, it will be necessary for all Residential Childcare Workers to be subject to a PVG check and achieve membership of the scheme prior to commencing work with us. CareTech will cover the cost of this check. For England based roles an Enhanced DBS will be required and again cost met by the employer. Any data received in applications will be used for recruitment purposes within Spark of Genius and CareTech only. conditions apply
Sep 14, 2025
Full time
Residential Childcare Worker Full UK manual driving licence is required. £500 Welcome Bonus £1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus! About us For over 25 years, we have been delivering high quality care to young people who need our support. Spark of Genius is also part of the UK-wide CareTech family who are committed to providing each child with opportunities to have their individual needs met. In your new role This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that works directly with young people, supporting them around a range of complex needs connected to their individual life experiences and childhood adversity. What will you do? Work in a positive, respectful and empowering way with all young people in order to promote good relationships and encourage achievements. Work as part of a team to meet the social, emotional and educational health and mental health needs of young people Participate in and encourage the participation of the young people in the domestic tasks of the home in order to develop the self-care skills. Write review reports, risk assessment and contribute to care plans. Liaise with parents and partners agencies to ensure that the best interests of the young people are respected and promoted at all times. What we look for? Good understanding of the developmental needs and milestones of young people. Experience of working with children and families. Full UK driving licence (manual) Ability to communicate, engage and form positive relationships with young people, parent/carers and other professionals. Ability to produce clear and concise written reports and records of good standard and verbally present information and views. Ability to challenge individuals where necessary, remain calm and objective in difficult situations. HNC in Social Care, SVQ level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification, or the ability to undertake these qualifications Benefits £1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus! £500 Welcome Bonus Fully Paid induction programme Competitive Rates of Pay Free PVG check Pension Scheme Due to the nature of the role, it will be necessary for all Residential Childcare Workers to be subject to a PVG check and achieve membership of the scheme prior to commencing work with us. CareTech will cover the cost of this check. For England based roles an Enhanced DBS will be required and again cost met by the employer. Any data received in applications will be used for recruitment purposes within Spark of Genius and CareTech only. conditions apply
Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join us as a Registered Manager in Garstang, Preston and make a lasting impact to young people as part of our specialist services in ROC Northwest. About Us ROC Northwest Ltd has been operating since 2005 and is an established residential care provider for children in the Lancashire and Greater Manchester area of the North West of the UK. ROC (raising our children) provides loving, nurturing homes for children from the age of eight up to 18years old. We provide care and support for children with complex needs in traditional family- style homes in community settings. Ashdene is a large detached property. We aim to ensure that our house reflects that of family home where young people feel safe, relaxed and cared for in a non-institutionalised setting. We are able to care for 5 young people ranging from age 7 up to the age of 18 years old, of either gender, with Social, Emotional and Behaviour Difficulties. This home is in an ideal location which allows young people to live in a quiet and peaceful location whilst still having access to facilities in both Preston and Lancaster via the great transport links locally. What We Offer • Entry salary up £50,000 per annum DOE. • Welcome bonus £5,000 pending successful fit persons interview. • 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. 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. • 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 5 bed Children's Home where 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. 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. Foster Consultation : Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive. Allocate Key Workers : Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their care plan. Maintain High Standards : 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. Collaborate with Stakeholders : 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. Embrace a safe culture : Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard. 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. • 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 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. • 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 ROC Northwest? • As part of the CareTech family, to be part of the most exciting Children's care team in the UK, to make a difference each day every day for the young people we support. • All of our colleagues - Care & Support Workers, Educators, Clinicians, Therapists, Fostering and Support Services are fully committed to CareTech's goals. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our Service Users, Children and Young People and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter. • 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. • As one of Europe's largest Care & Special Needs Education providers, you will be able to grow and develop your career at CareTech - a place where we can offer job satisfaction and long-term career prospects. 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
Sep 14, 2025
Full time
Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join us as a Registered Manager in Garstang, Preston and make a lasting impact to young people as part of our specialist services in ROC Northwest. About Us ROC Northwest Ltd has been operating since 2005 and is an established residential care provider for children in the Lancashire and Greater Manchester area of the North West of the UK. ROC (raising our children) provides loving, nurturing homes for children from the age of eight up to 18years old. We provide care and support for children with complex needs in traditional family- style homes in community settings. Ashdene is a large detached property. We aim to ensure that our house reflects that of family home where young people feel safe, relaxed and cared for in a non-institutionalised setting. We are able to care for 5 young people ranging from age 7 up to the age of 18 years old, of either gender, with Social, Emotional and Behaviour Difficulties. This home is in an ideal location which allows young people to live in a quiet and peaceful location whilst still having access to facilities in both Preston and Lancaster via the great transport links locally. What We Offer • Entry salary up £50,000 per annum DOE. • Welcome bonus £5,000 pending successful fit persons interview. • 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. 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. • 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 5 bed Children's Home where 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. 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. Foster Consultation : Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive. Allocate Key Workers : Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their care plan. Maintain High Standards : 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. Collaborate with Stakeholders : 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. Embrace a safe culture : Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard. 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. • 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 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. • 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 ROC Northwest? • As part of the CareTech family, to be part of the most exciting Children's care team in the UK, to make a difference each day every day for the young people we support. • All of our colleagues - Care & Support Workers, Educators, Clinicians, Therapists, Fostering and Support Services are fully committed to CareTech's goals. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our Service Users, Children and Young People and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter. • 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. • As one of Europe's largest Care & Special Needs Education providers, you will be able to grow and develop your career at CareTech - a place where we can offer job satisfaction and long-term career prospects. 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
Senior Support Worker 35 x hours per week Folkestone Benefits: Various contracted hour shifts available (to suit your lifestyle) 28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards Dedicated learning & development programmes. We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care. Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us. Refer a Friend Reward Scheme - earn up to £250 per referral! Stakeholder Pension Share Save Scheme Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee recognition schemes Carer progression within the company. CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grants. The Role: We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this you will need to be flexible as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends and potential sleep ins. If your best traits are positivity, friendliness and innovation then this job is for you! Main duties and responsibilities: To supervise the day-to-day delivery of care, to ensure those service users' needs are met and that they participate appropriately in daily household and leisure activities To be responsible for the care, welfare and safety of service users and the health and safety of staff To take on the role of case coordinator for individual service users and to participate in the reviewing, reassessing and changing of person centred support plans to ensure they are up-to-date and in line with the individual's needs To participate, as required, in the recruitment and selection of staff within an equal opportunities framework To undertake monthly supervisions with staff as delegated and participate in the staff appraisal programme for subordinate staff To act as a staff skills coach and undertake appropriate team building and training programmes, designed to meet an individual's needs or the Company's staff development program To ensure that the requirements of legislation, Care Standards and the Company's Policies and Procedures are followed To prepare service user and staff reports and ensure that the required records are maintained and up-to-date. Personal Characteristics: Diploma in Health and Social Care. Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues. The ability to keep calm under pressure. The confidence to work alone or as part of a team. Excellent communication skills The passion to work with vulnerable adults The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding. The Organisation: CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence. Successful candidates will be required to complete a enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage. Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 STRICTLY NO AGENCIES
Sep 14, 2025
Full time
Senior Support Worker 35 x hours per week Folkestone Benefits: Various contracted hour shifts available (to suit your lifestyle) 28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards Dedicated learning & development programmes. We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care. Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us. Refer a Friend Reward Scheme - earn up to £250 per referral! Stakeholder Pension Share Save Scheme Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee recognition schemes Carer progression within the company. CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grants. The Role: We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this you will need to be flexible as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends and potential sleep ins. If your best traits are positivity, friendliness and innovation then this job is for you! Main duties and responsibilities: To supervise the day-to-day delivery of care, to ensure those service users' needs are met and that they participate appropriately in daily household and leisure activities To be responsible for the care, welfare and safety of service users and the health and safety of staff To take on the role of case coordinator for individual service users and to participate in the reviewing, reassessing and changing of person centred support plans to ensure they are up-to-date and in line with the individual's needs To participate, as required, in the recruitment and selection of staff within an equal opportunities framework To undertake monthly supervisions with staff as delegated and participate in the staff appraisal programme for subordinate staff To act as a staff skills coach and undertake appropriate team building and training programmes, designed to meet an individual's needs or the Company's staff development program To ensure that the requirements of legislation, Care Standards and the Company's Policies and Procedures are followed To prepare service user and staff reports and ensure that the required records are maintained and up-to-date. Personal Characteristics: Diploma in Health and Social Care. Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues. The ability to keep calm under pressure. The confidence to work alone or as part of a team. Excellent communication skills The passion to work with vulnerable adults The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding. The Organisation: CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence. Successful candidates will be required to complete a enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage. Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 STRICTLY NO AGENCIES
Residential Childcare Worker Full UK manual driving licence is required. £500 Welcome Bonus £1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus! About us For over 25 years, we have been delivering high quality care to young people who need our support. Spark of Genius is also part of the UK-wide CareTech family who are committed to providing each child with opportunities to have their individual needs met. In your new role This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that works directly with young people, supporting them around a range of complex needs connected to their individual life experiences and childhood adversity. What will you do? Work in a positive, respectful and empowering way with all young people in order to promote good relationships and encourage achievements. Work as part of a team to meet the social, emotional and educational health and mental health needs of young people Participate in and encourage the participation of the young people in the domestic tasks of the home in order to develop the self-care skills. Write review reports, risk assessment and contribute to care plans. liaise with parents and partners agencies to ensure that the best interests of the young people are respected and promoted at all times. What we look for? Good understanding of the developmental needs and milestones of young people. Experience of working with children and families. Full UK driving licence (manual) Ability to communicate, engage and form positive relationships with young people, parent/carers and other professionals. Ability to produce clear and concise written reports and records of good standard and verbally present information and views. Ability to challenge individuals where necessary, remain calm and objective in difficult situations. HNC in Social Care, SVQ level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification, or the ability to undertake these qualifications Benefits £1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus! £500 Welcome Bonus Fully Paid induction programme Competitive Rates of Pay Free PVG check Pension Scheme Due to the nature of the role, it will be necessary for all Residential Childcare Workers to be subject to a PVG check and achieve membership of the scheme prior to commencing work with us. CareTech will cover the cost of this check. For England based roles an Enhanced DBS will be required and again cost met by the employer. Any data received in applications will be used for recruitment purposes within Spark of Genius and CareTech only. As of April 1st 2025 the rate for this role will increase to £26,312 to £31,470 depending on qualifications conditions apply
Sep 14, 2025
Full time
Residential Childcare Worker Full UK manual driving licence is required. £500 Welcome Bonus £1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus! About us For over 25 years, we have been delivering high quality care to young people who need our support. Spark of Genius is also part of the UK-wide CareTech family who are committed to providing each child with opportunities to have their individual needs met. In your new role This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that works directly with young people, supporting them around a range of complex needs connected to their individual life experiences and childhood adversity. What will you do? Work in a positive, respectful and empowering way with all young people in order to promote good relationships and encourage achievements. Work as part of a team to meet the social, emotional and educational health and mental health needs of young people Participate in and encourage the participation of the young people in the domestic tasks of the home in order to develop the self-care skills. Write review reports, risk assessment and contribute to care plans. liaise with parents and partners agencies to ensure that the best interests of the young people are respected and promoted at all times. What we look for? Good understanding of the developmental needs and milestones of young people. Experience of working with children and families. Full UK driving licence (manual) Ability to communicate, engage and form positive relationships with young people, parent/carers and other professionals. Ability to produce clear and concise written reports and records of good standard and verbally present information and views. Ability to challenge individuals where necessary, remain calm and objective in difficult situations. HNC in Social Care, SVQ level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification, or the ability to undertake these qualifications Benefits £1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus! £500 Welcome Bonus Fully Paid induction programme Competitive Rates of Pay Free PVG check Pension Scheme Due to the nature of the role, it will be necessary for all Residential Childcare Workers to be subject to a PVG check and achieve membership of the scheme prior to commencing work with us. CareTech will cover the cost of this check. For England based roles an Enhanced DBS will be required and again cost met by the employer. Any data received in applications will be used for recruitment purposes within Spark of Genius and CareTech only. As of April 1st 2025 the rate for this role will increase to £26,312 to £31,470 depending on qualifications conditions apply
Are you an ambitious clinical psychologist looking for a new challenge, career development and a competitive salary? The Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation, and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a psychologist. Cambian Meeko House is a 12-bedded children's residential home catering for 12 - 18-year-olds with on-going mental health needs and challenging behaviours that may prevent them from functioning within the community without continued support. There is a school (Home Tree School) on site to support the educational needs of the young people. Job Role We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified Clinical Psychologists (NHS band 78a equivalent posts to join our team, and can offer a varied and rewarding work in a number of contexts - with an opportunity to help to continue to shape the service and make further improvement. We are keen to hear from qualified psychologists who are interested in working with children and young people with mental health problems, those who have experienced trauma and other adverse Childhood experiences, including Looked After Children. Ideally you will be confident to work independently as a Clinical Psychologist under supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and within a multidisciplinary team that includes Psychiatry, OT, Nursing, Teachers. You will be confident to supervise, train and oversee the work of others to improve psychologically informed practices within the home. The post is advertised for a maximum of 32 hours part time, flexible and week days only. The job role will include the followings: Providing a range of psychological interventions for children and young people using the latest evidence-based practices.Supervising assistant psychologists and psychology graduates (Therapeutic Practitioners) to provide psychological interventionsTo be responsible for assessments (including risk assessments), formulation and recommendations for psychological support.Formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological treatment and management of cases.Training and guidance of support staff to provide psychologically informed practices across the home.To implement a range of evidence-based psychological interventions, making evaluations and decisions about treatment options, and monitoring outcomes to ensure effectiveness for your own caseload as well as supporting/supervising Assistant psychologist and other practitioners in relation to their caseload.To participate in making evidence-based recommendations to the multidisciplinary team regarding assessment, interventions and skills required to deliver the plan of care and expected health/social outcomes whilst also minimising risk.To provide clinical assessments and interventions in line with Cambian policies and procedures.To maintain adherence to NICE guidelines and best practice clinical standards.To attend and contribute to CMAP meeting, multi-disciplinary meetings and other professional reviews.To maintain accurate records of clinical input.To participate in regular clinical supervisionTo participate in service development initiatives The clinical psychologist will be part of a wider MDT and will have access to a Consultant Psychologist working in our sister site in Newmarket. Candidate Profile Person Specification Essential: Post graduate doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent)HCPC registrationA working knowledge of child and adult safeguarding legislationExperience / knowledge of routine clinical outcomes monitoringExperience / knowledge of clinical risk assessmentAn excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skillsThe ability to use a computer competently, with a broad base of IT skillsThe ability to work on your own initiative and prioritise workloadStrong literacy and report writing skills, with excellent accuracy and attention to detailExperience of managing complex caseloads and applying a range of interventions Desirable: Experience of delivering specialist assessments in Autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, complex needs and/or challenging behavioursKnowledge of developmental trauma and in supporting families with children who are looked after/adopted To be successful in this role you will be excited by the Cambian vision and values and will relish an opportunity to make a difference. You will need to be a clear communicator, well-organised, confident and capable of managing a complex caseload in a demanding environment. Experience of supervising others and providing training to multi-disciplinary staff is required. Successful candidates will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer. Note: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.
Sep 14, 2025
Full time
Are you an ambitious clinical psychologist looking for a new challenge, career development and a competitive salary? The Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation, and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a psychologist. Cambian Meeko House is a 12-bedded children's residential home catering for 12 - 18-year-olds with on-going mental health needs and challenging behaviours that may prevent them from functioning within the community without continued support. There is a school (Home Tree School) on site to support the educational needs of the young people. Job Role We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified Clinical Psychologists (NHS band 78a equivalent posts to join our team, and can offer a varied and rewarding work in a number of contexts - with an opportunity to help to continue to shape the service and make further improvement. We are keen to hear from qualified psychologists who are interested in working with children and young people with mental health problems, those who have experienced trauma and other adverse Childhood experiences, including Looked After Children. Ideally you will be confident to work independently as a Clinical Psychologist under supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and within a multidisciplinary team that includes Psychiatry, OT, Nursing, Teachers. You will be confident to supervise, train and oversee the work of others to improve psychologically informed practices within the home. The post is advertised for a maximum of 32 hours part time, flexible and week days only. The job role will include the followings: Providing a range of psychological interventions for children and young people using the latest evidence-based practices.Supervising assistant psychologists and psychology graduates (Therapeutic Practitioners) to provide psychological interventionsTo be responsible for assessments (including risk assessments), formulation and recommendations for psychological support.Formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological treatment and management of cases.Training and guidance of support staff to provide psychologically informed practices across the home.To implement a range of evidence-based psychological interventions, making evaluations and decisions about treatment options, and monitoring outcomes to ensure effectiveness for your own caseload as well as supporting/supervising Assistant psychologist and other practitioners in relation to their caseload.To participate in making evidence-based recommendations to the multidisciplinary team regarding assessment, interventions and skills required to deliver the plan of care and expected health/social outcomes whilst also minimising risk.To provide clinical assessments and interventions in line with Cambian policies and procedures.To maintain adherence to NICE guidelines and best practice clinical standards.To attend and contribute to CMAP meeting, multi-disciplinary meetings and other professional reviews.To maintain accurate records of clinical input.To participate in regular clinical supervisionTo participate in service development initiatives The clinical psychologist will be part of a wider MDT and will have access to a Consultant Psychologist working in our sister site in Newmarket. Candidate Profile Person Specification Essential: Post graduate doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent)HCPC registrationA working knowledge of child and adult safeguarding legislationExperience / knowledge of routine clinical outcomes monitoringExperience / knowledge of clinical risk assessmentAn excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skillsThe ability to use a computer competently, with a broad base of IT skillsThe ability to work on your own initiative and prioritise workloadStrong literacy and report writing skills, with excellent accuracy and attention to detailExperience of managing complex caseloads and applying a range of interventions Desirable: Experience of delivering specialist assessments in Autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, complex needs and/or challenging behavioursKnowledge of developmental trauma and in supporting families with children who are looked after/adopted To be successful in this role you will be excited by the Cambian vision and values and will relish an opportunity to make a difference. You will need to be a clear communicator, well-organised, confident and capable of managing a complex caseload in a demanding environment. Experience of supervising others and providing training to multi-disciplinary staff is required. Successful candidates will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer. Note: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.
Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join Cambian as a Registered Manager in Oldham and make a lasting impact to young people. 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. 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. What We Offer • Up to £60,000 per annum 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. • 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. • 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 5 bed Children's Home where 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. 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. Foster Consultation: Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive. Allocate Key Workers: Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their care plan. Maintain High Standards: 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. Collaborate with Stakeholders: 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. Embrace a safe culture: Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard. 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. • 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 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. • 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, To be part of the most exciting Childrens care team in the UK, to make a difference each day every day for the young people we support. • All of our colleagues - Care & Support Workers, Educators, Clinicians, Therapists, Fostering and Support Services are fully committed to CareTech's goals. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our Service Users, Children and Young People and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter. • 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. • As one of Europe's largest Care & Special Needs Education providers, you will be able to grow and develop your career at CareTech - a place where we can offer job satisfaction and long-term career prospects. 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!
Sep 14, 2025
Full time
Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join Cambian as a Registered Manager in Oldham and make a lasting impact to young people. 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. 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. What We Offer • Up to £60,000 per annum 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. • 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. • 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 5 bed Children's Home where 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. 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. Foster Consultation: Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive. Allocate Key Workers: Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their care plan. Maintain High Standards: 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. Collaborate with Stakeholders: 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. Embrace a safe culture: Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard. 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. • 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 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. • 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, To be part of the most exciting Childrens care team in the UK, to make a difference each day every day for the young people we support. • All of our colleagues - Care & Support Workers, Educators, Clinicians, Therapists, Fostering and Support Services are fully committed to CareTech's goals. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our Service Users, Children and Young People and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter. • 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. • As one of Europe's largest Care & Special Needs Education providers, you will be able to grow and develop your career at CareTech - a place where we can offer job satisfaction and long-term career prospects. 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!
Are you committed achieving positive outcomes for others? Are you flexible enough to achieve the above? Are you ready? If you can answer a wholehearted YES! to the three questions above we would love to hear from you immediately Position: Support Worker & Senior Support Worker (Children's Residential) Location: South West Complex Care Hourly Rate: £14 - £14.50 (dependant on experience/qualifications) OT Rate: 1.25 How would you feel knowing that the things you do daily are making a real difference to the lives of others? At Cambian Complex, our vision is to inspire lives and to continually develop them. And not just the individuals in our care but their families and communities too! As a leading provider, we are making sure that the support we offer is constant, reliable and of the highest possible quality at all times. We are currently welcoming applications from enthusiastic candidates to join our team. In this role you will join an experienced and supportive team within a beautiful and fully equipped setting. You will share the same unified goal to actively enable each and every one of the children and young people in our care to achieve their own personal best We are immensely proud of every single one of our responsible and committed individuals and their constant pursuit towards achieving the highest possible standards and outcomes for the children and young people in our care and also each other. Our first commitment to anybody starting a career at Cambian is to offer best in class inductions, best in class training, and continuous support and development via our best in class and completely dedicated Learning & Development Team. All that we require of new applicants is that you have the experience to be able to demonstrate our shared values - You must demonstrate positivity and innovation, be friendly, empowering, person-centred and perhaps most importantly, be enthusiastic in your actions. These values are more important than where we have worked or the positions we have held. They underpin the decisions we make and the actions we take to achieve the best possible outcomes for all involved. If you can easily demonstrate the above, we can give you all the support you require to become a best in class Support Worker, a best in class Team Leader or a best in class Deputy Manager and beyond. Cambian are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all children within our care. All applicants must be willing to undergo and enhanced DBS check and must be able to 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. Residential Support Worker - Somerset - SYS-16754
Sep 14, 2025
Full time
Are you committed achieving positive outcomes for others? Are you flexible enough to achieve the above? Are you ready? If you can answer a wholehearted YES! to the three questions above we would love to hear from you immediately Position: Support Worker & Senior Support Worker (Children's Residential) Location: South West Complex Care Hourly Rate: £14 - £14.50 (dependant on experience/qualifications) OT Rate: 1.25 How would you feel knowing that the things you do daily are making a real difference to the lives of others? At Cambian Complex, our vision is to inspire lives and to continually develop them. And not just the individuals in our care but their families and communities too! As a leading provider, we are making sure that the support we offer is constant, reliable and of the highest possible quality at all times. We are currently welcoming applications from enthusiastic candidates to join our team. In this role you will join an experienced and supportive team within a beautiful and fully equipped setting. You will share the same unified goal to actively enable each and every one of the children and young people in our care to achieve their own personal best We are immensely proud of every single one of our responsible and committed individuals and their constant pursuit towards achieving the highest possible standards and outcomes for the children and young people in our care and also each other. Our first commitment to anybody starting a career at Cambian is to offer best in class inductions, best in class training, and continuous support and development via our best in class and completely dedicated Learning & Development Team. All that we require of new applicants is that you have the experience to be able to demonstrate our shared values - You must demonstrate positivity and innovation, be friendly, empowering, person-centred and perhaps most importantly, be enthusiastic in your actions. These values are more important than where we have worked or the positions we have held. They underpin the decisions we make and the actions we take to achieve the best possible outcomes for all involved. If you can easily demonstrate the above, we can give you all the support you require to become a best in class Support Worker, a best in class Team Leader or a best in class Deputy Manager and beyond. Cambian are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all children within our care. All applicants must be willing to undergo and enhanced DBS check and must be able to 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. Residential Support Worker - Somerset - SYS-16754
Occupational Therapist - Education setting - Hill House SchoolSalary: £31,049 per annum Permanent: Full timeLocation Cambian Hill House School In line with our exciting plans for transformation and growth and the delivery of outstanding care for our children and young people, we are now looking to appoint Occupational Therapists, to work in one of Outstanding Education settings. Who we are The Cambian Group, part of the CareTech family of companies, is one of the largest providers of specialist Education and Care services for children and young people in the UK, delivering across Special Education Schools and Colleges, Residential Care Homes and a Therapeutic Fostering Service. Our SEN Services are committed to improving the educational outcomes of all our children and young adults, providing support for children with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, severe learning disabilities, challenging behaviours and complex needs. We support our students from the age of 7 to the Transition Pathway, delivering specialist primary, secondary schools further education services. Job Role You will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team including clinicians, care and Education staff. You will have opportunities to be part of the provision development and contribute to the improvement Occupational Therapy service. Working with guidance and supervision from the Highly Specialist OT & Clinical Specialist Lead OT you will provide quality assessments; reports and needs led interventions for young people and work with the school staff to embed strategies across the environment. Taking a "hands-on" approach, it is essential that you will be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills. You must have excellent organisational and time management skills. We offer training and career progression opportunities that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations Candidate Profilewe are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward-thinking Occupational Therapist to join our friendly team. Essential: A degree or a post-graduate diploma in Occupational TherapyRegistration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and RCOTExperience working ASD and/or Learning disabilities with young people/adults In return we offer: Clinical Supervision- from a Highly Specialist OTFull support from a multidisciplinary teamDevelopmental OpportunitiesInternal/external training on new initiatives You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession. Note: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer
Sep 14, 2025
Full time
Occupational Therapist - Education setting - Hill House SchoolSalary: £31,049 per annum Permanent: Full timeLocation Cambian Hill House School In line with our exciting plans for transformation and growth and the delivery of outstanding care for our children and young people, we are now looking to appoint Occupational Therapists, to work in one of Outstanding Education settings. Who we are The Cambian Group, part of the CareTech family of companies, is one of the largest providers of specialist Education and Care services for children and young people in the UK, delivering across Special Education Schools and Colleges, Residential Care Homes and a Therapeutic Fostering Service. Our SEN Services are committed to improving the educational outcomes of all our children and young adults, providing support for children with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, severe learning disabilities, challenging behaviours and complex needs. We support our students from the age of 7 to the Transition Pathway, delivering specialist primary, secondary schools further education services. Job Role You will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team including clinicians, care and Education staff. You will have opportunities to be part of the provision development and contribute to the improvement Occupational Therapy service. Working with guidance and supervision from the Highly Specialist OT & Clinical Specialist Lead OT you will provide quality assessments; reports and needs led interventions for young people and work with the school staff to embed strategies across the environment. Taking a "hands-on" approach, it is essential that you will be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills. You must have excellent organisational and time management skills. We offer training and career progression opportunities that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations Candidate Profilewe are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward-thinking Occupational Therapist to join our friendly team. Essential: A degree or a post-graduate diploma in Occupational TherapyRegistration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and RCOTExperience working ASD and/or Learning disabilities with young people/adults In return we offer: Clinical Supervision- from a Highly Specialist OTFull support from a multidisciplinary teamDevelopmental OpportunitiesInternal/external training on new initiatives You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession. Note: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer
£500 Welcome Bonus £1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus! Make a Real Difference - Become a Residential Childcare Support Worker! Do you have a caring nature and the drive to help children and young people reach their full potential? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Must have a valid UK Driving LicenceMust be 21 or overNo experience necessary - full training provided! About Us We believe every child deserves a safe, supportive and nurturing home. Our Residential Childcare Support Workers play a vital role in providing that stability for children and young people who, for various reasons, cannot live with their families. Many of the children we support have experienced trauma or difficult life events. That's why we're looking for compassionate, resilient and empowering individuals who can help them heal, grow, and flourish. This is a challenging role at times - but it's also one of the most rewarding. If you want to make a lasting difference in a young person's life, we'll give you the tools and support to do just that. What We're Looking For You don't need previous experience - just the right values and a willingness to learn. If you're someone who: Understands the challenges children and young people may faceCan build trust and form positive, supportive relationshipsCommunicates clearly and confidently with young people and professionalsCan keep accurate written records and reportsHolds a valid manual driving licence then you could be exactly who we're looking for! What We Offer We'll invest in you as much as you invest in the children you support. Here's what you'll get: Full induction and specialist training - no experience neededSupport to gain professional qualifications (HNC in Social Care, SVQ level 3, or equivalent)Competitive salary plus sleepover allowancePermanent, full-time contract for job securityAccess to employee assistance programme and pension schemeOngoing career development and progression opportunities We'll also cover the cost of your PVG check with Disclosure Scotland and support you to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Ready to Join Us? If you're ready to take on a rewarding role where every day you'll be making a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us build brighter futures for children and young people.
Sep 14, 2025
Full time
£500 Welcome Bonus £1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus! Make a Real Difference - Become a Residential Childcare Support Worker! Do you have a caring nature and the drive to help children and young people reach their full potential? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Must have a valid UK Driving LicenceMust be 21 or overNo experience necessary - full training provided! About Us We believe every child deserves a safe, supportive and nurturing home. Our Residential Childcare Support Workers play a vital role in providing that stability for children and young people who, for various reasons, cannot live with their families. Many of the children we support have experienced trauma or difficult life events. That's why we're looking for compassionate, resilient and empowering individuals who can help them heal, grow, and flourish. This is a challenging role at times - but it's also one of the most rewarding. If you want to make a lasting difference in a young person's life, we'll give you the tools and support to do just that. What We're Looking For You don't need previous experience - just the right values and a willingness to learn. If you're someone who: Understands the challenges children and young people may faceCan build trust and form positive, supportive relationshipsCommunicates clearly and confidently with young people and professionalsCan keep accurate written records and reportsHolds a valid manual driving licence then you could be exactly who we're looking for! What We Offer We'll invest in you as much as you invest in the children you support. Here's what you'll get: Full induction and specialist training - no experience neededSupport to gain professional qualifications (HNC in Social Care, SVQ level 3, or equivalent)Competitive salary plus sleepover allowancePermanent, full-time contract for job securityAccess to employee assistance programme and pension schemeOngoing career development and progression opportunities We'll also cover the cost of your PVG check with Disclosure Scotland and support you to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Ready to Join Us? If you're ready to take on a rewarding role where every day you'll be making a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us build brighter futures for children and young people.
Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join Cambian as a Registered Manager in Goole and make a lasting impact people as part of our team. 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 £50,000 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. 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. • 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 Cycle to work 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 4 bed Children's Home where 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. • 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. • Foster Consultation : Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive. • Allocate Key Workers : Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their childcare plan. • Maintain High Standards : Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with National Minimum Standards and the Home's Statement of Purpose. • Handle Complaints and Concerns : Take responsibility for addressing any complaints or child protection concerns. • Collaborate with Stakeholders : Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to promote the welfare of young people. • Participate in Meetings : Attend and contribute to child care planning and review meetings as appropriate. • Embrace a safe culture : Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard. • 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. • 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 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or willingness to start within 6 months of employment. • 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, To be part of the most exciting Childrens care team in the UK, to make a difference each day every day for the young people we support. • All of our colleagues - Care & Support Workers, Educators, Clinicians, Therapists, Fostering and Support Services are fully committed to CareTech's goals. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our Service Users, Children and Young People and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter. • 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. • As one of Europe's largest Care & Special Needs Education providers, you will be able to grow and develop your career at CareTech - a place where we can offer job satisfaction and long-term career prospects. 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!
Sep 14, 2025
Full time
Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join Cambian as a Registered Manager in Goole and make a lasting impact people as part of our team. 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 £50,000 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. 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. • 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 Cycle to work 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 4 bed Children's Home where 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. • 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. • Foster Consultation : Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive. • Allocate Key Workers : Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their childcare plan. • Maintain High Standards : Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with National Minimum Standards and the Home's Statement of Purpose. • Handle Complaints and Concerns : Take responsibility for addressing any complaints or child protection concerns. • Collaborate with Stakeholders : Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to promote the welfare of young people. • Participate in Meetings : Attend and contribute to child care planning and review meetings as appropriate. • Embrace a safe culture : Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard. • 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. • 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 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or willingness to start within 6 months of employment. • 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, To be part of the most exciting Childrens care team in the UK, to make a difference each day every day for the young people we support. • All of our colleagues - Care & Support Workers, Educators, Clinicians, Therapists, Fostering and Support Services are fully committed to CareTech's goals. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our Service Users, Children and Young People and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter. • 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. • As one of Europe's largest Care & Special Needs Education providers, you will be able to grow and develop your career at CareTech - a place where we can offer job satisfaction and long-term career prospects. 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!
Job Advertisement: Team Leader (Residential Childcare - Night Shifts)Location: WisbechShift Hours: 8:00 PM - 8:30 AMSalary: £15.69 Are you a dedicated and compassionate individual with leadership experience in residential childcare? Do you thrive in creating safe, nurturing, and supportive environments for children and young people? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking a Residential Childcare Team Leader to join our team in Wisbech. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth running of our night operations, providing high-quality care, and supporting a team of dedicated night staff. Key Responsibilities: Lead and support the night team to provide a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for children and young people.Ensure all night routines are followed in accordance with individual care plans.Act as a role model, promoting positive behaviour and implementing boundaries consistently.Monitor and respond to the needs of the children during the night, offering emotional and practical support as required.Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and health and safety regulations.Complete nightly handovers, documentation, and logs accurately.Support the training and development of staff, ensuring high standards of care are maintained. What We're Looking For: Applicants must be aged 21 or over (in compliance with OFSTED requirements).Previous experience in residential childcare or a similar role.A relevant Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is essential.Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and support a team.A calm and empathetic approach, particularly in challenging situations.Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory standards.A commitment to promoting the rights, welfare, and development of children and young people.Flexibility to work night shifts (8 PM - 8:30 AM) on a rolling rota. What We Offer: Competitive salary and additional benefits.Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development opportunities.A supportive and inclusive team environment.The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and have the skills and experience to lead a team in a residential childcare setting, we'd love to hear from you! Join us in making a difference-one night at a time.
Sep 14, 2025
Full time
Job Advertisement: Team Leader (Residential Childcare - Night Shifts)Location: WisbechShift Hours: 8:00 PM - 8:30 AMSalary: £15.69 Are you a dedicated and compassionate individual with leadership experience in residential childcare? Do you thrive in creating safe, nurturing, and supportive environments for children and young people? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking a Residential Childcare Team Leader to join our team in Wisbech. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth running of our night operations, providing high-quality care, and supporting a team of dedicated night staff. Key Responsibilities: Lead and support the night team to provide a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for children and young people.Ensure all night routines are followed in accordance with individual care plans.Act as a role model, promoting positive behaviour and implementing boundaries consistently.Monitor and respond to the needs of the children during the night, offering emotional and practical support as required.Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and health and safety regulations.Complete nightly handovers, documentation, and logs accurately.Support the training and development of staff, ensuring high standards of care are maintained. What We're Looking For: Applicants must be aged 21 or over (in compliance with OFSTED requirements).Previous experience in residential childcare or a similar role.A relevant Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is essential.Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and support a team.A calm and empathetic approach, particularly in challenging situations.Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory standards.A commitment to promoting the rights, welfare, and development of children and young people.Flexibility to work night shifts (8 PM - 8:30 AM) on a rolling rota. What We Offer: Competitive salary and additional benefits.Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development opportunities.A supportive and inclusive team environment.The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and have the skills and experience to lead a team in a residential childcare setting, we'd love to hear from you! Join us in making a difference-one night at a time.
Team Leader - Children's Residential Home Location: WisbechPay: £14.17 per hour (Days) £15.69 per hour (Nights)Shifts: 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM (Days) 8:00 PM - 8:30 AM (Nights)Full-time positions available Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have the leadership skills to support a dedicated team in a children's residential home? If so, we want to hear from you! About the Role: As a Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for children and young people with complex needs. You will lead and motivate a team of support workers, ensuring high-quality care and support that promotes positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Leading and supporting a team of residential support workers Ensuring the highest standard of care for children and young people Promoting independence, emotional well-being, and social development Overseeing care plans, risk assessments, and daily records Managing safeguarding concerns and responding appropriately Supporting staff development through training, guidance, and supervision Working closely with external professionals and families What We're Looking For: Experience in residential childcare or a similar setting Leadership or supervisory experience within a care environment A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it) Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills Passion for making a positive impact in young people's lives What We Offer: Competitive pay rates Career progression and professional development opportunities Supportive and friendly working environment Employee well-being initiatives, including mental health support Additional benefits and incentives If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference, apply today!
Sep 14, 2025
Full time
Team Leader - Children's Residential Home Location: WisbechPay: £14.17 per hour (Days) £15.69 per hour (Nights)Shifts: 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM (Days) 8:00 PM - 8:30 AM (Nights)Full-time positions available Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have the leadership skills to support a dedicated team in a children's residential home? If so, we want to hear from you! About the Role: As a Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for children and young people with complex needs. You will lead and motivate a team of support workers, ensuring high-quality care and support that promotes positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Leading and supporting a team of residential support workers Ensuring the highest standard of care for children and young people Promoting independence, emotional well-being, and social development Overseeing care plans, risk assessments, and daily records Managing safeguarding concerns and responding appropriately Supporting staff development through training, guidance, and supervision Working closely with external professionals and families What We're Looking For: Experience in residential childcare or a similar setting Leadership or supervisory experience within a care environment A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it) Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills Passion for making a positive impact in young people's lives What We Offer: Competitive pay rates Career progression and professional development opportunities Supportive and friendly working environment Employee well-being initiatives, including mental health support Additional benefits and incentives If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference, apply today!