Assistant Manager - Residential Children's Homes

Wokingham Borough Council; South Shields; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council is seeking an Assistant Manager for Residential Children's Homes. The role involves supporting the manager in daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing a child-centered service. The position offers extensive employee benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Free onsite gym

Salary sacrifice car & cycle schemes

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Extensive professional work experience in a management position in a children's residential setting.
• Knowledge of Children Act 1989 & CH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Homes Manager to ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations.
• Assist in developing a professional team and effective supervision.

Skills

Management

Child Care

Communication

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

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£44,711 - £49,764 AnnualPermanentFull TimeHealthcare & Medical JobsBerkshire, Wokingham, United Kingdom, RG401 Alert me to jobs like this:Assistant Manager - Residential Children's HomesJob Description

Assistant Manager - Residential Children's Homes

Employer:Wokingham Borough Council Salary:l £44,711 - £49,764 Per Annum, Plus Benefit Location:ts Wokingh Contract:ham Perman Working Pattern:nent Full Time/Evenings/Flexible Hours/Nights/Week Hours:kends 37 hours per DBS Check: week. En Closing Date:nhanced 30/03/2025 a Reference:at 23:00 712800

We have fantastic opportunity available for a Residential Children's Home Assistant Manager to join our brand-new, multi-building Residential Children's Homes within the borough.

As the Assistant Manager, you will play an active role in the day-to-day operation of the homes and provide key support to the Residential Homes Manager in their responsibilities for the effective management of the residential children's homes. You will support the provision of a professional, child centered service, ensuring its accordance with the relevant regulations, legislation, codes of practice and policy and procedures.

Wokingham Borough Council'saim is to enable our most vulnerable children and young people in care to live close to the things they hold dear - close to family, friends, community, and those who care for them most. This service comprises a multi-Building children's home including a 4-bedroom Emotional Behaviour Disorder/Difficulties (EBD) home and the addition of a smaller Complex home.

These homes will enable more children with complex needs to remain in or return to Wokingham and to avoid the use of unregistered placements and children living away from their communities and networks.

Benefits

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it's a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays

An excellent local government pension scheme

Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

A range of local & lifestyle discounts

An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

And much more!

Key Responsibilities

Support the Homes Manager to ensure that the service meet its statutory responsibility and is compliant with the Children's Homes Regulations (2015).

Assist in the development of a professional team that performs to the highest standards, ensuring effective supervision, staff development and training.

Support the Homes Manager to exceed expectations at Inspection and Regulation 44 visits in terms of delivering positive outcomes for young people.

Work openly with Quality Assurance to ensure good safeguarding standards and high-quality information recording are maintained.

Line management for 8/9 members of staff over a working week, including 2 Senior Support workers, 4/5 Support workers and 1/2 Waking night staff.

Take immediate management action when the welfare or safety of children or young people is as risk.

Candidate Requirements

Hold a professional qualification in Level 3 Residential Childcare or equivalent.

Extensive professional work experience in a management position in a children's residential setting.

Knowledge of Children Act 1989 & CH regulations and good standards of practice.

Demonstrate experience of working effectively with children, parents, colleagues and partner agencies.

Ability to work the required shift patterns including alternate weekends, overnight and late shifts.

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We're home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

For an informal discussion, please contact Hayley Joyce (Residential Children's Homes Manager) n

Closing Date: Sunday 30th March 2025, 11pm

Interview Date: TBC

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

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