Job Description

At Cynhenid Care we strive to achieve and sustain organic growth and developed through mindful planning, and ensuring progression is built upon solid foundations and sustainability.

Through this process we have an opportunity to appoint an

Area Manager

to join our team in North Shropshire.

We are looking for a dynamic leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care, empowering teams and ensuring the highest standards across our services.

As an

Area Manager

, you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing/supporting our children's homes, working closely with our directors and leading a team of Registered Managers.

This isn't just about meeting business objectives; it's about creating an environment, ethos and philosophy that has children at the centre of everything we do, who are supported by resilient, emotionally intelligent staff and managers through transparency and predictability.

Through positive role modelling, mentoring, and professional/personal development this is a privileged opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of young people and the professionals that support them.

What You'll Do

Inspire Leadership:

Mentor and support your team of Registered Managers, driving exceptional care and positive outcomes for children.

Deliver Excellence:

Ensure outstanding care is consistently provided while meeting financial and operational goals.

Collaborate:

Work directly with our Commissioning and Placements Partners and external agencies to tailor care to each child's needs.

Empower Teams:

Promote our Values, Ethos and Philosophy coaching managers to achieve their best while maintaining a child-first focus.

Drive Performance:

Use data to monitor and report on service success, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

A Rewarding Package:

Salary:

Ranging from 46,250 - 50,250

(discussed based on experience and qualifications).Paid travel/expenses

.

Annual Leave:

33 days, with extra days for continuous service at 2,4 and 6 years.

Flexibility:

40-hour workweek (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm) with the occasional need for flexibility to meet business needs,

Health & Wellbeing:

Wellbeing days built into contract, Access to paid counselling support regular supervision support.

Financial Security:

Pension contributions.

A Culture of Growth:

Opportunities to develop through coaching, industry-recognised qualifications, and career progression pathways. Be part of an

innovative organisation

, leading in therapeutic and assessment-based residential care. A workplace driven by Collaboration, Adaptability, Respect, and Empathy--where your voice matters.

What We're looking for:

Experience:

At least 6 years working with children with challenging behaviours in residential settings, and 4 years in leadership/management.

Qualifications:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children & Young People's Services or equivalent qualification.

Regulatory Expertise:

Strong knowledge of Ofsted/CIW, safeguarding, and child protection legislation.

Operational Excellence:

Proven ability to manage budgets, implement policies, and meet organisational goals.

Leadership Skills:

A collaborative, inspiring approach to coaching and mentoring your team.

Commitment to Children:

Passionate about making a difference, with a child-focused, problem-solving mindset, oversight case management.

Knowledge/Understanding:

Commissioning and referral protocols/procedures.

Flexibility & Mobility:

A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel across our services.

Administrative skills:

Excellent administrative skills, resourceful, with a high degree of diligence and accountability.

Joining Cynhenid Care

Our overall aim and purpose at Cynhenid Care is to embrace the foundational belief in Redeemability in respect of each young person we support. Focusing upon the underlying need whilst effectively implementing layers of intervention in relation to each individual child.

Whilst providing a safe, warm, and nurturing, environment that affords young people the opportunity to feel safe and enhance their sense of intrinsic worth.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 46,250.00-50,250.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/07/2025
Reference ID: Area Manager