We have a rare opportunity to join the Cambian Group in a newly established multi site CAMHS children’s residential home with educational provisions.  As a leader within our within our specialist mental health services your will be a major part in the transformation of delivery of service and our incredible children’s experiences.

We are looking for a Children’s High Dependency Unit Manager to assist the Regional Manager in achieving the aims and objectives within the Statement of Purpose of the Children’s High Dependency unit.

About Us

At Cambian we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our children’s residential homes across the UK. Cambian is part of the CareTech family, where we work collectively to support every child to have an extraordinary day every day.

What We Offer

• Entry salary up to £55,000 per annum DOE

• Annual quality and commercial bonus

• 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 Cycle to work, dental plans, and car leasing scheme

o Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out

o Long Service Awards

As a High Dependency Unit Manager f this Ofsted rated GOOD home 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. 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.

Essential Requirements and Experience

• 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 Choose Cambian?

• At the core of CareTech, is our commitment to supporting our amazing Service Users and their families - each with their own needs, aspirations and infinite potential to experience the Extraordinary Every Day!

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