Assistant Manager

Caretech Group; Danderhall; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Fully Paid induction programme

Recommend a Friend bonus £1000

Welcome bonus £500

Pension scheme

DBS paid

Job summary

CareTech Community Services is seeking an Assistant Manager - Children's Residential to help run the home and deliver high-quality care to children and young people. A manual driving licence is required, and you will work closely with the Registered Manager to maintain a safe, nurturing environment.

You will lead a team, supervise shifts, complete reviews and care plans, and progress staff qualifications while ensuring compliance with safeguarding and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care for children and young people.
• Knowledge of Children Act 1989 and National Minimum Standards.
• Commitment to achieve QCF 5 within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in running the home.
• Provide excellent care to children and young people.
• Lead staff supervision on a 24/7 basis.
• Write review reports, risk assessments and contribute to care plans.
• Develop teams and motivate staff.

Skills

Residential care experience

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Education

HNC in Social Care

SVQ level 3 in Care

QCF 5 target

Job description

Role: Assistant Manager - Children's Residential

* Requires Manual Driving Licence**

About us

Spark of Genius North East provides a home for children not a children’s home. Our primary aim is to create an environment of constant warmth, predictability and responsiveness to need, with the opportunity for children to experience new models of adult/child and peer group relationships. Spark of Genius is also part of the UK-wide CareTech family who are committed to providing each child with opportunities to have their individual needs met.

About the Service

The ethos of the trauma informed staff team is to help meet the individual needs of each young person with understanding and empathy and to create a setting in which young people can be happy, have fun and thrive through respectful, caring and developmental relationships.

In your new role

The Assistant Manager will support the Registered Manager in the efficient running of the residential home. You will largely be responsible for assisting the Residential Manager in the efficient operational management of the house as well as providing excellent care to the children and young people.

This is also a chance to make a difference to outcomes for young people! Our mission is to make Every Second Count, to help us succeed you will:

• Work in a positive, respectful and empowering way with all young people in order to promote good relationships and encourage achievements.
• Work as part of a team to meet the social, emotional and educational health and mental health needs of young people
• Ensure staff teams are supported and supervised on a 24/7 basis which should include observation of practice across shifts.
• Support the development of a style of leadership and organisational culture to ensure open and participatory management and practice, promoting the wellbeing of individuals and a positive image of residential care Write review reports, risk assessment and contribute to care plans.
• Register for QCF 5 (if not already attained) within the first six months of employment and complete relevant qualification within a further 12 (twelve) months.
• Have responsibility for development and motivation of teams, individuals and self to enhance performance, whilst ensuring all staff are fully aware of their role.

You will ideally have:

• Good understanding of the developmental needs and milestones of young people.
• Significant residential care experience
• Working Knowledge of legislation in relation to child care including National Minimum Standards, Children Act 1989 Guidance and Regulations Volume 5 Children’s Home.
• HNC in Social Care, SVQ level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification
• Commitment to register / attained QCF 5 within 12 months of employment.

Benefits

As part of this role, we offer a range of specialist training programmes to support you in your work and invest in your professional development. These include:

• 35 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Fully Paid induction programme
• Every Second Counts: bespoke training on the role of a residential childcare worker
• Therapeutic crisis intervention training to assist young people in regulating their emotions when they are in crisis.
• Child protection training
• Attachment and trauma training
• Full suite of e-learning modules available that provide continuous knowledge and development.

In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes;

• Full Time Contract
• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Paid for DBS check
• Pension Scheme
• Fully paid Induction
• *£1000 Recommend a Friend Bonus!
• *£500 Welcome Bonus

Safeguarding Statement

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.