Childrens Home Assistant Manager (Children with Disabilities) NEW Rochdale Council Posted today[...]

Rochdale Borough Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking passionate individuals to join their transformative journey in caring for children with disabilities. As an Assistant Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing support and nurturing for young people, ensuring their emotional well-being and safety. This position offers a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth, with comprehensive training programs designed to develop future leaders in the field. If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of children and young people, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience working with children and young people.
• Must be over 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support staff in the children's home.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted and relevant regulations.

Skills

Understanding of SEND/disability

Experience with challenging behaviors

Person-centred care

Commitment to well-being of children

Education

NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Working with Children and Young People

Diploma Level 4 or above (preferred)

Job description

Childrens Home Assistant Manager (Children with Disabilities)

Expired

Full Time

£35,235 to £38,626 per annum

Permanent

Expires 06/02/2025

About the Role

Doors are opening in Rochdale..Come join us on our Journey!!!

Do you have what it takes to become an exceptional part of a Local Authority that wants to make a real difference to the lives of the children and young people that we care for?

Rochdale Borough Council is going through a programme of transformation, and so there could not be a better or more exciting time to join our team and be a part of our journey.

We are looking for 2 enthusiastic, committed and proactive individuals, to take on the role as an Assistant Manager to work in one of our 2 new homes for children and young people with Disabilities.

For these roles, you will need to have the transferable skills developed through your experience in an additional needs or specialist education environment and have the following:

• An understanding of children and young people with SEND/ disability and person-centred care.
• A genuine interest in the well-being and inclusion of children and young people with disabilities.
• Experience in supporting children and young people who may show behaviours that may challenge.

The children and young people in our homes need care, love, nurture and the necessary support, to help them to work through the difficulties they may have experienced or are currently experiencing, and to help enhance their present and future lives.

The children and young people need committed and dependable individuals who will go above and beyond, to help make them feel safe and secure, and who will promote their emotional health and wellbeing.

We are looking for someone who will be a positive role model for both our children and young people, and the team of workers at the home.

In the role of Assistant Manager, you will also monitor, review and audit systems and processes in the home, to ensure compliance with Ofsted and operate within the framework of the Children Act, Working Together to Safeguard 2023 and the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015.

There is an expectation that you will supervise workers on a regular basis and undertake annual Delve/Appraisals.

You will be part of a supportive management team, where there are real opportunities for your personal and professional development. Our training offer in Rochdale is second to none, including you completing the Therapeutic Parenting with PACE training programme, which is the foundation of our ‘Model of Care’.

We want our Assistant Managers to be our future Registered Managers and we will support you to achieve this.

You must be over 21 years of age and have at least 2 years’ experience working with Children and Young People, preferably in a residential or short breaks setting. You must be qualified to NVQ/Diploma Level 3 Working with Children and Young People or equivalent and preferably hold a Diploma Level 4 or above, but don’t worry if you don’t hold a Level 4, as we will support you to complete the Level 5 in Leadership & Management.

To apply, please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification.

We suggest that when completing your supporting statement, you use the person specification criteria as headings then give a specific for example, detailing information on relevant qualifications ensure you anonymise your CV and supporting statement.

CV’s will initially be accepted, however if successful for the role you will need to complete a full application form.

Previous applicants need not apply

Unfortunately we cannot offer sponsorship for this post

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS including a barred list check child workforce.