Assistant Manager - Children's Residential Home

Grade G10: £35,745 - £39,880

Appointment Type Full-time

Hours per week 37

We are looking to recruit a permanent Assistant Manager for our Residential Children's Homes, based in Spalding.  You will be working with Children and Young People who can display challenging behaviour all of whom need support to achieve positive life outcomes.

REGULATED SERVICES IN LINCOLNSHIRE

All Children's Homes in Lincolnshire thrive to be Outstanding. You will be joining teams that are proactive and committed to service development to improve outcomes for children and young people in their care.

67 Albion Street is a long term children's home working with children and young people between the ages of 10 and 17 who can display challenging behaviour, but need assistance to help make a difference in their lives.

We require an enthusiastic, creative and experienced Assistant Manager who will be part of the Home's management team. You will have supervisory and leadership roles within the team and contribute to the development of the service under the leadership of the Homes Manager.

This is a management position and will require you to hold the Level 3 Children and Young People's Workforce Diploma or equivalent and have, or be prepared to work towards, the level 5 management qualifications. These are minimum requirements.

It is essential that you have experience in the caring profession, with a minimum of 5 years residential experience.  You will also have experience in a management role, where you have supervised staff, participated in multi-agency working, been responsible for implementing change (with at least 2 years as a Team Leader); meeting and evidencing performance standards. You will be required to assume responsibility for the Home in the absence of the Homes Manager and undertake specific areas of responsibility to support the team.

If you wish to have an informal discussion after reading the job description, person specification and information pack please contact Maria Cowan by emailing Maria.Cowan@lincolnshire.gov.uk

In accordance with Ofsted requirements, all applicants must be aged 22 years or above, supply two references and provide full employment history and evidence to verify their eligibility to work in the UK.

Applications Close on 05/01/2021 and interviews will be held W/C 18th January.

All posts are subject to and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

NB: When completing the application form please ensure you provide evidence of your knowledge and skills against the person specification.

Please note that the Job Description refers to working with Children with Disabilities, however at Albion Street there are no children with disabilities.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for similar positions.

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

We want our workforce to reflect the make-up of the community we serve. Therefore we welcome all applications irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, belief, sexual orientation, age or disability. We consider ourselves to be a family friendly employer, and offer flexible working patterns.

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Documents
Job Description.pdf
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Job Information Pack.pdf
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Employee Benefits Brochure.pdf
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