Residential Assistant Manager

Stockdales; Sale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday per year

Increased holiday entitlement

Pension Scheme

Medicash

Life Insurance Scheme

Excellent training

Monthly staff prize draw

Cycle to work scheme

Wage Stream access

Job summary

Stockdales in Sale near Manchester is seeking a Residential Assistant Manager to lead the service and deliver person-centred care, working with the Service Manager to maintain high standards of care, safety and compliance.

You will mentor staff, manage rotas, contribute to audits, support safeguarding, liaise with families and professionals, and may perform clinical duties and transport tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care (1+ year in a senior/supervisory role).
• NVQ Level 3 in Residential (Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards it).
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor staff, support rota management and admin tasks.
• Contribute to audits and quality monitoring, ensure care plans and records are up to date.
• Promote safeguarding and assist with compliance with CQC and legislation.
• Support families and professionals to promote health, wellbeing and independence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

safeguarding

Office proficiency

Flexibility

Mentoring

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

£28,188 - £29,355 per annum, once 6 month probation is passed.

Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week on a 24hrs shift system)

Additional payment of £30 per night for the on-call cover duties.

Here at Stockdales, we endeavour to provide a family orientated service that meets the needs of all the people we support through holistic assessment.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Residential Assistant Manager to help deliver high-quality, person-centred support while assisting with the day-to-day leadership of the service. Working alongside the Service Manager, you will support the smooth running of the home, maintain high standards of care, safety and compliance, and act as a positive role model for the team.

The role includes leading and mentoring staff, supporting rota management and administrative tasks, contributing to audits and quality monitoring and ensuring care plans, risk assessments and records are accurate and up to date. You will promote best practice in safeguarding, support compliance with CQC and relevant legislation and help develop a skilled and confident team through training and guidance.

You will work closely with families and professionals to support people’s health, wellbeing and independence, while responding calmly and effectively in a range of situations. The role may include supporting people in the community, undertaking clinical duties once trained and assisting with transport where required.

About You

• Experience in residential care (1+ year in a senior/supervisory role)


• NVQ Level 3 in Residential (Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards it)


• Strong understanding of safeguarding and relevant legislation


• Effective leadership and communication skills


• Flexible and resilient approach to work


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)


• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle

About Us

Stockdales is a local charity based in Sale, just south of Manchester City Centre. We have over 70 years’ experience supporting people with learning and physical disabilities to live life to the full. Our 5 care homes have up to 7 residents and our busy Community Service has weekly sessions, a social club and a weekend kids club.

What you will receive whilst working for us:

• 28 days holiday per year pro rata inclusive of bank holidays


• Increased holiday entitlement with service


• Pension Scheme


• Medicash – includes access to 24hr GP, money off shopping and going out, wellbeing aids.


• Life Insurance Scheme (after 6-month probation)


• Excellent internal and external training offered.


• Monthly staff prize draw


• Cycle to work scheme


• Access to Wage Stream