Assistant Childrens Home Manager

Barnsley Business Innovation Centre Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and nurturing Assistant Children's Home Manager to support the operation of a Local Authority Residential Short Breaks provision. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people with diverse needs. You will advocate for their well-being, ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations while fostering positive relationships with families and professionals. Join a supportive team that values flexibility and creativity, and enjoy a range of employee benefits including health and wellbeing support, discounts, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing support

Training opportunities

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards.
• Commitment to complete Diploma Level 5 within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with diverse needs.
• Complete risk assessments and care plans.
• Build positive relationships with families and professionals.

Skills

Multi-agency working

Safeguarding knowledge

Ofsted regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Children's Care

Diploma Level 5 (to be completed within 18 months)

Job description

Join to apply for the Assistant Children's Home Manager role at Barnsley Council.

Position reference: 50141355 / 704894
Directorate: Children's Services | Service: Children's Social Care & Safeguarding

Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 pro rata

Working Arrangements: Work Based

Hours per week: 30

Contract type: Permanent

We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements; please get in touch.

Closing date: 16/05/2025 at 23:59

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard and will need to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check.

If you have lived overseas in the last five years, you will need to apply for an overseas criminal records check if selected. Please email [e-mail] for assistance.

Please ensure you can provide all necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, as we do not hold a Home Office license for sponsorship.

Barnsley Council offers a range of employee benefits, including flexible working, discounts, health and wellbeing support, and training opportunities.

This role involves supporting the operation of a Local Authority Residential Short Breaks overnight provision, working 30 hours per week on a flexible rota, including weekends.

We seek a flexible, creative, and nurturing individual with knowledge of Ofsted regulations and the Quality Standards, capable of supporting staff and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include supporting children and young people with diverse needs, advocating for them, completing risk assessments, care plans, and building positive relationships with families and professionals.

Applicants should demonstrate excellent multi-agency working, safeguarding knowledge, and hold a relevant Level 3 qualification, with a commitment to complete Diploma Level 5 within 18 months.

Closing date: 16.05.25; shortlisting: 19.05.25; interviews: 05.06.25 and 06.06.25.

For inquiries, contact [e-mail] or [e-mail].

Review the attached job profile and exposure profile to support your application. Ensure your application addresses the criteria outlined.

We value diversity and welcome applicants with past convictions. Our recruitment process is inclusive and non-discriminatory.