Assistant Residential Manager

5 hours ago


North Ayrshire Council, United Kingdom CareTech Group Full time
Job Title: Assistant Manager - Residential Care

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Assistant Manager to join our Residential Care team at CareTech Group. As an Assistant Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the Residential Manager in the efficient running of our residential home, ensuring the highest standards of care and support for our residents.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the Residential Manager in the day-to-day management of the residential home, including staff supervision, training, and development.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of care plans, ensuring that residents receive person-centered care that meets their individual needs.
  • Contribute to the recruitment, induction, and training of new staff members, ensuring that they are equipped to provide high-quality care.
  • Participate in on-call rota to ensure 24/7 management of the service.
  • Collaborate with other teams, including HR, to ensure that all staff are supported and supervised effectively.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures, ensuring that they are compliant with national care standards and legislation.
Requirements:
  • SVQ 3 and/or SVQ 4/SQF 9 in Children and Young People and HNC in Social Care/Academic equivalent.
  • Working towards SVQ 4 or SQF Level 9 Children and Young People, and/or a practice qualification in the Management Category or equivalent that meets SSSC requirements with no more than 6 months to complete.
  • Professional Care qualification (BA Hons Social Work or equivalent) or working towards.
  • Appropriate registration with the SSSC or any other relevant regulatory bodies.
Skills and Experience:
  • A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Senior Practitioner or a minimum of 3/4 years' experience in a supervisory role and experience in a related field.
  • Experience of working within services of relevant client group.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Good IT skills.
  • Experience of working with statutory and voluntary agencies, including contracting.
  • Experience of working in other settings.
  • Experience of development of systems and procedures.
  • Experience of direct work with families.
  • Passion to develop further services for children/young people.
  • Tolerance, patience, sensitivity, warmth, understanding, humour, flexibility, and honesty.
Knowledge:
  • Wide knowledge of the behaviours displayed by children and young people and an understanding of a myriad of intervention strategies.
  • Working knowledge of legislation in relation to child care, including National Care Standards, Children (Scotland) Act 1989, GIRFEC.
  • Knowledge of the Policy and Procedures in relation to residential child care.
  • An understanding of the process of child development.
  • Understanding the principles of safe guarding and child protection.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the principles of team work.
Ability:
  • To apply systems and processes within residential homes that are compliant with the national care standards.
  • To develop and maintain effective team working practices across the staff group.
  • To convey to the staff the knowledge and skill required in applying a variety of intervention strategies.
  • To communicate with outside agencies, children, and their families.
  • Promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of children, young people, and staff.
  • The ability to organise and manage the planning and implementation of new developments within time constraints.
Other Requirements:
  • A willingness to participate in all in-house training, whether mandatory, development, or identified training.
  • Ability to work shifts, including evenings and weekends.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Appropriate registration with the SSSC must be completed within 6 months of start commencing in the post, if not already registered.


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