Head of Care

Overview

Location:

Wisbech

Contract:

Full Time
• Role Type:
Permanent
• Working hours per week: 40

Salary:
Sector leading remuneration. Entry salary DOE. Closing Date:
Friday 27 February 2026

We have a rare opportunity to join the Cambian Group in a new Specialist Mental Health Service - The Willows, a children’s residential home with educational provision for up to 8 children. As a leader within our specialist mental health services you will be a major part in the transformation of delivery of service and our incredible children’s experiences. The role is based at this new children's home in Wisbech.

We are looking for a Head of Care, an experienced Children’s Registered Manager to support the Head of Service (who will hold the registration), to achieve the aims and objectives within the Statement of Purpose of the Children’s homes and the wider needs of the whole site at The Willows.

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 Care Tech family, where we work collectively to support every child to have an extraordinary day every day.

• Sector leading remuneration. Entry salary DOE.
• Annual quality and commercial bonus from £5,000.
• As a member of the Care Tech 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. Courses focus on core behavioural skills to motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management.
• Additional Benefits:
  Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including:
  Employee Assistance Service;
  Wellbeing Programme;
  Recommend a Friend scheme;
  Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out;
  Long Service Awards.

• 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:
  Work with recruitment to 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.
• Effective Commercial Management of your home:
  Ensure you manage your home aligned to budget expectations.

• Passionate about making the difference to the lives of young people in care.
• Qualifications:
  
  Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is essential.
• 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.

• As part of the Care Tech 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.
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