Assistant Unit Manager | Lancaster & Morecambe | Full time

Lancashire County Council; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Morecambe is seeking a Deputy Manager for Children's Residential Services. This key leadership position involves overseeing care plans, maintaining relationships with professionals, and contributing to development initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with children with disabilities and relevant leadership qualifications. The role offers generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allocation

Comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Access to discounts on products and services

Free parking and meals/drinks with children

Extensive training programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience working within Residential Children and Young People's Services or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee individual care plans and monitor outcomes.
• Maintain strong working relationships with external professionals.
• Attend reviews and multi-agency meetings.
• Contribute to wider service projects, initiatives and team development.
• Collaborate with the management team on key areas.

Skills

Passion for working with children with disabilities

Strong leadership abilities

Excellent communication skills

Education

QCF 4 or NVQ 3 or 4 Leadership & Management in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Location: England. This is a key leadership position, working closely with the Home Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the home. The role balances operational and direct care responsibilities, including overseeing individual care plans, monitoring short break outcomes, and maintaining strong working relationships with external professionals. Attendance at reviews and multi-agency meetings is expected, as is contributing to wider service projects, initiatives and team development. Deputy Managers are expected to work collaboratively as part of the broader management team across Children\'s Residential Services, taking a lead on key areas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee individual care plans and monitor outcomes.
• Maintain strong working relationships with external professionals.
• Attend reviews and multi-agency meetings.
• Contribute to wider service projects, initiatives and team development.
• Collaborate as part of the broader management team across Children\'s Residential Services and take the lead on key areas.

Qualifications

• A passion for working with children with disabilities and a commitment to their well-being.
• A QCF 4 or NVQ 3 or 4 Leadership & Management in Health & Social Care or equivalent (candidates without would be expected to complete this).
• Minimum of 3 years\' experience working within Residential Children and Young People\'s Services or equivalent.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allocation, 25 days (rising to 32 days after five years\' service) plus eight days bank holidays and two extra statutory days.
• Comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Health and Wellbeing Initiatives including wellness programs and other services including Occupational Health Services, Cycle to work scheme, Eyesight test contribution and our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous annual leave, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave policies.
• Access to various discounts (e.g. Viv Up) on products and services, including local businesses, national retailers, and car purchase schemes.
• Free parking and all meals/drinks included when with the children.
• Stable experienced senior management team and dedicated Head of Service.
• Extensive training programme, including funded apprenticeships up to degree level.