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Children’s Assistant Manager – Brand-New Early Intervention and Outreach Service

£32,800 per annum

Wythenshawe, South Manchester

 

 

Overview         

Compass Associates are proud to be working alongside an established North West charity who specialise in providing high quality Children’s social care services, to help recruit an experienced Assistant Manager for their brand-new Early Intervention and Outreach Service which will be based in Wythenshawe but supporting children and young adults across the whole of Greater Manchester.    

 

        

The Candidate  

You will be working in the family and educational setting managing the wider team under the leadership of the Registered Manager, supporting the young people and the family unit with the use of Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) Techniques. This ground-breaking new service will be using PBS techniques to manage the behaviour of the young people that we support, giving the family the best skills and support to manage this. The purpose of an Assistant Manager is to deputise in the Registered Manager’s absence, taking responsibility for the management of the service, including the staff team, and the welfare of the children and young people. You will share responsibility for ensuring that all practices are developed and performed within organisational policies and procedures and the legislative framework.  

 

        

Salary and Benefits

A salary of £32’800 per annum with benefits including:

  • 27-days annual leave plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
  • Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit,
  • Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
  • Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
  • Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
  • Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home

 

 

Essential Criteria

  • An essential for this role is a QCF level 4 Leadership & Management in care and QCF level 3 Health & Social Care (Children & young people).
  • Significant residential care experience and supervisory experience. This service is a dual registered CQC and Ofsted service and we need people with an Ofsted qualified residential background.
  • Ability to organise and manage the planning and implementation of new developments within time constraints.
  • Knowledge of the National Care Standards.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll be expected to liaise with other staff, parents/carers, and professionals.
  • An ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team, taking the lead when required, maintaining & encouraging open and honest communication.
  • A good standard of written English and IT skills would be essential, you will be writing reports and keep record of the Children and Young Peoples progress.
  • Transporting children / young people to an activity or school is a requirement - A driving licence that has been held for 12 months would be desirable.

 

 

Location

The role is located in Wythenshawe, South Manchester and is commutable from Stockport, Altrincham, Wilmslow, Sale, Manchester City Centre, Macclesfield and Warrington.

 

 

Interview Process

The interview process involves an initial conversation with a member of the recruitment team, a Teams call with the Regional Manager and then a site visit.

 

 

Contact Details

If you wish to either apply or gain further information, please contact Abbie at Compass Associates on 0161 527 9635 or email [email protected]

 

 

 

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 in John Lewis vouchers or £200 charity donation for each successful recommendation.

 

 

Compass Associates, established in 2009, is an award-winning, UK specialist Health and Social Care Recruitment Consultancy providing tailored, high quality recruitment solutions for all permanent assignments.