Assistant Manager - Children & Young People

Virtual Bridges; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in supported accommodation seeks an Assistant Manager to provide guidance and support for young adults aged 16-25. This full-time role involves compliance with Ofsted regulations and managing a small team, with opportunities for career progression and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Career progression opportunities

Employee Wellbeing scheme

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience in Children's Residential Care.
• Must be working towards NVQ/Diploma Level 3/4.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Management team in meeting all responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with regulations regarding Children & Young People.
• Provide support to young adults transitioning to independent living.

Skills

Experience working with Children & Young People

Understanding of Ofsted regulations

Knowledge of Safeguarding

Education

NVQ/Diploma Level 3/4 Caring for Children & Young People

Job description

Assistant Manager - Children and Young People Supported Accommodation

16-25 Year Olds

3 Bed Service

£33,250.96 - £35,963.80 per annum

1 on 2 off rolling shift pattern inclusive of sleep allowance

Location: Halifax

Must have or be working towards NVQ/Diploma Level 3/4 Caring for Children & Young People or equivalent

Must have a full UK driving licence.

We provide young people and young adults aged 16 to 25 with support, guidance, and encouragement to transition successfully to independent adult life. Our supported accommodation service is tailored to each young person's needs, whether they are leaving care or have already left care. We offer a range of provisions, from supported living to individual placements, with ratios from 1:1 to 1:4 and 24-hour support, accommodating various individual and complex needs.

Are you experienced working with Children & Young People? Looking for a position with an established organization that offers support and career progression?

We are seeking an Assistant Manager for a new 3-bed regulated Supported Accommodation in Halifax.

Salary: £13.54 - £14.95 per hour (£26,050.96 - £28,763.80 annually), plus Night-time Support Allowance of £60.00.

This equates to an annual salary of £33,250.96 - £35,963.80 when working a 1 on 2 off rolling shift pattern inclusive of sleep allowance.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Main Purpose of the Role

Assist the Management team to ensure all responsibilities are met. Candidates must have experience working within Children's Residential Care or Supported Accommodation.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of all regulations related to Children & Young People, including but not limited to:

• Ofsted regulations
• Children Act 1989/2004
• Leaving Care Act
• Safeguarding

You must have or be working towards NVQ/Diploma Level 3/4 in Caring for Children & Young People or equivalent, and hold a full UK driving licence.

Benefits include a supportive working environment with career progression opportunities and an Employee Wellbeing scheme.