Children’s Home Assistant Manager

Children & Young People with Disabilities

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Do you have what it takes to become an exceptional part of a Local Authority and want to make a real difference to the lives of the children and young people that we care for?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and proactive individual, to take on the role as an Assistant Manager to work in one of our homes for children and young people with a disability. you will need an:

• Understanding of children and young people with SEND/disability and person-centred care.
• A genuine interest in the well-being and inclusion of children and young people with disabilities.
• Excellent communication skills.

• Experience in supporting children and young people who may show behaviours that may challenge.
• Experience in providing care to individuals with disabilities and the possibility of personal care.

The children and young people in our all our homes need care, love, nurture and support, to help them to work through the difficulties they may have experienced or are currently experiencing, and to help enhance their lives.

The children a young people need a committed and dependable individual who will go above and beyond, to make them feel safe and secure, and who will promote their emotional health and wellbeing.

We are looking for someone who will be a positive role model for both our children and young people, and the team of workers at the home.

Your Manager will be a Dual Registered Manager overseeing 2 homes, so this role will mean you are a lead person in managing the home to support this arrangement.

In the role of Assistant Manager, you will also monitor, review and audit systems in the home to ensure compliance with Ofsted and operate within the framework of the Children Act, Working Together to Safeguard 2023 and the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015.

There is an expectation that you will supervise workers on a regular basis and undertake annual Delve/Appraisals and also deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager.

You will be part of a supportive management team, where there are real opportunities for your personal and professional development. Our training offer in Rochdale is second to none, including you completing the Therapeutic Parenting with PACE training programme, which is the foundation of our ‘Model of Care’.

We want our Assistant Managers to be our future Registered Managers and so we will support you to achieve this if this is your ambition.

You must be over 21 years of age and have at least 2 years’ experience working with Children and Young People. You must be qualified to NVQ/Diploma Level 3 Working with Children and Young People or equivalent and preferably hold a Diploma Level 4 or above, but don’t worry if you don’t hold a Level 4, as we will support you to complete the Level 5 in Leadership & Management.

Casual User Car Allowance is payable

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS including a barred list check child workforce

To apply please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification.

We suggest that when completing your supporting statement, you use the person specification criteria as headings then give a specific for example, detailing information on relevant qualifications ensure you anonymise your CV and supporting statement.

CV’s will initially be accepted, however if successful for the role you will need to complete a full application form.

We do not offer sponsorship for this role.

Previous applicants for this position will not be considered.