Assistant Team Manager (Children With Disabilities Outreach) (8058)

Adult Learning; Norwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Assistant Team Manager to lead a dedicated team in providing care for young people with disabilities. This exciting role involves direct support and supervision, ensuring the best outcomes for those with complex health needs. You'll work collaboratively with professionals to deliver high-quality care and interventions, making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to holistic care and enjoy a competitive salary along with generous benefits, including flexible working options and health services.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working options

Employee discounts

Pension scheme

Financial benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding procedures is essential.
• Ability to collaborate with various professionals is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team providing direct care and support to young people with disabilities.
• Supervise staff and contribute to planning and decision-making.

Skills

Safeguarding procedures

Partnership working with professionals

Commitment to principles and values

Job description

Assistant Team Manager (Children With Disabilities Outreach) (8058)

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Job Location: Springwood Hub - Norwich

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced individual, passionate about improving outcomes for disabled children.

Job Details

• Position: Assistant Team Manager – Outreach
• Reference: 8058
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Salary: £42,463 to £46,732 per annum
• Grade: Grade K

Please download an application form and attach it to your online application instead of your CV.

About the Role

At Norfolk County Council, we are committed to providing quality, holistic residential care for children and young people with disabilities to achieve excellent outcomes. Our services are well regarded for providing creative and ambitious opportunities for our young people.

The Springwood Hub supports young people on or near the edge of the care system, providing emergency and medium residential care, and intensive short-term interventions within family homes to prevent entry into care and placement breakdown.

You will lead a team providing direct care and support to young people with learning/physical disabilities, including those with complex health needs and challenging behaviour. You will support and supervise staff, contribute to planning and decision-making, and work in partnership with other professionals.

This role involves being part of an on-call system and may require working evenings, weekends, and bank holidays occasionally.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience and knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• Ability to work in partnership with other professionals
• Commitment to the principles and values of Norfolk County Council's practice with young people

Additional Information

For more details, contact Emma Tolhurst, Springwood Team Manager, at 01603 306425. Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services
• Flexible working options
• Employee discounts, pension scheme, and other financial benefits

Priority consideration may be given to current employees at risk of redundancy or in redeployment. Closing dates: redeployment - 30 April 2025; all other applicants - 07 May 2025.