Assistant Childrens Residential Home Manager

Brook Street; Bradford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in children's residential care seeks an Assistant Children's Residential Home Manager in Bradford. This role involves supporting the Registered Manager, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring high-quality care for young people with diverse needs. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits including pension contributions, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

West Yorkshire Pension Fund membership

Competitive salary and pay progression

Flexible/hybrid working options

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in residential child care settings.
• Ability to support young people with diverse needs.
• Skills in staff recruitment and development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in daily operations.
• Assume overall management responsibilities in the absence of the Home Manager.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of care services.

Skills

Leadership

Intervention skills

Communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care

Job description

Assistant Children's Residential Home Manager
Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 per annum
Sector: Children and Young People, Residential Care
Location: Bradford
Employment: Full time, Permanent

Requirements: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or equivalent.

The home supports up to 4 young people of mixed gender, aged 11 to 18, with diverse social, emotional, and behavioral needs resulting from their early life experiences and current circumstances.

Many young people may have experienced trauma, attachment issues, bereavement, or loss, impacting their ability to trust and form relationships. Some may require additional support with education, health services (including CAMHS), substance misuse, smoking cessation, or involvement with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to provide inspirational, tailored care that fosters stability, belonging, and personal development, enabling young people to work through past difficulties and achieve their potential.

The Role: The Assistant Children's Residential Home Manager supports the Registered Manager in daily operations, staff recruitment, induction, development, and implementation of care and risk management plans. In the absence of the Home Manager, they assume overall management responsibilities. The role involves modeling best practices, leading interventions, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our Children's Residential Service to deliver high-quality care aligned with our Statement of Purpose.

Benefits: West Yorkshire Pension Fund membership with employer contributions, competitive salary and pay progression, real living wage, supportive policies, enhanced leave, flexible/hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional development and career progression.

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