Trainee Children’s Home Manager


Company:	The Cambian Group
Salary:	£30,000 - £38,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Torbay, TQ2 7TA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	29 Aug 2026

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Summary

Ready for Your Next Step in Children’s Residential Care?

If you’re already working as a Deputy Manager, Senior, or Team Leader in children’s residential care and you’re thinking about stepping into management - this could be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.

At Cambian Group, we’re looking for someone passionate about making a real difference to young people’s lives to join us as a Trainee Children’s Registered Manager in Torbay.

This isn’t just another management role. It’s a chance to grow, learn, and develop into a future Registered Manager with the support, mentoring, and training to help you succeed.

What the Role Looks Like

You’ll work closely with the Assistant Regional Manager, an experienced Registered Manager, learning the ins and outs of running a successful children’s home while still staying hands-on with the young people and team.

No being stuck behind a desk all day - we want someone who enjoys building relationships, creating positive experiences for young people, and leading a team that genuinely cares.

You’ll be involved in:

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the home

• Helping lead and motivate the team

• Creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for young people

• Supporting care planning and safeguarding

• Developing staff and helping new team members grow

• Working alongside professionals, families, and external agencies

• Learning everything you need to progress into a Registered Manager role

Who We’re Looking for & you might already be:

• A Deputy Manager ready for more responsibility

• A Team Leader wanting a clear progression path

Most importantly, we want someone who genuinely cares about young people and wants to build a career where they can make a lasting impact.

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. We will fund and guide you through Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.

Knowledge of Ofsted and residential childcare regulations

Confidence leading shifts and supporting staff

The drive to learn and progress

Driving License: Full UK required.

What You’ll Get

A genuine pathway to becoming a Registered Manager

£30,000 – £38,000 per year (depending on experience)

Ongoing mentoring and leadership support

Funded training and Level 5 qualification

A supportive team environment

Competitive salary and benefits

The chance to be part of a home where young people can truly thrive

Why Join Us?

Working in children’s residential care can be challenging - but it can also be one of the most rewarding careers out there.

Every day is different. One minute you could be helping a young person achieve something they never thought possible, the next you’re leading a team that’s changing lives together.

At Cambian, we believe great care starts with great people - and we invest in helping our teams grow, progress, and enjoy what they do.

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.

CareTech is a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Op

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