Job ref: RO-91657
Location: Rochdale
Salary: £33,945 to £37,336 per annum
Grade: 7
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 28th April 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interview Type: In Person
Do you have what it takes to become an exceptional part of a local authority and making a difference to the lives of the children and young people that we care for?
Rochdale 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.
As, a part of this transformation we are expanding our services and opening up new children’s homes for children and young people aged from 8-17, with behaviour, emotional and social difficulties.
We are looking for enthusiastic, committed and proactive individuals, to take on the role as an Assistant/Deputy Manager to work in one of our new Rochdale Councils Children’s Homes. We ask that you have a positive attitude and the role does require an adaptable and flexible approach, and a role that is rewarding.
As this exciting opportunity for an assistant/deputy homes manager has become available, this is a permanent 37 hour per week.
This a great opportunity for the successful person to form a new and dedicated and experienced team of staff who will support and look after 3 children and young people in a caring and nurturing environment.
Our children and young people need care, love, nurture and guidance to help them on the route they take in life. We want to help reshape and enhance their lives and help work through the trauma they have suffered. The children want committed individuals to help them through what can be difficult times and be a part of their journey. We would like to see individuals whom are willing to go above and beyond to help enhance lives of children.
We are looking for someone who will be a positive role model for our children and young people and the staff team and whom is committed to effectively safeguard children and young people and promote their health and well-being.
You will be part of a supportive management team and will receive training and lots of opportunity to develop and be part of a team that strives to improve the service to our children and young people and their families.
In the role of assistant/deputy homes manager you will also monitor, review and audit systems 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.
You will be expected to supervise staff on a regular basis and undertake annual Delve/Appraisals and also deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager. Your manager will be a dual registered manager over 2 homes, so this role will mean you are a lead person in managing the home to support their role.
This role is a career and the individual with drive and passion for the role can excel in their role and there will be valuable future opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our assistant/deputy managers to be our future registered managers.
Some key parts of your development will involve on-going training opportunities and to complete a programme of Therapeutic Parenting and PACE.
You must be over 21 years of age and have at least 2 years’ experience working with Children and Young People. 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 in management or be willing to work towards this qualification.
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The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.
Casual User Car Allowance is payable
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS including a barred list check child workforce
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