Assistant Care Manager - Children with Disabilities

Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations Limited; Southwell CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's disability home in Southwell is seeking an Assistant Care Manager to support children with intellectual disabilities and their families. This role involves assisting the Registered Manager, developing services, reviewing quality, and providing support for complex behaviours. Candidates should have a minimum of three years' experience in residential childcare and an NVQ Level 3 qualification. This position offers varied working hours and excellent employee benefits, including training opportunities and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Significant training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in residential childcare.
• A qualification at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, with one year of post-qualifying experience.
• Regular training experiences and willingness to undertake management qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in implementing the home's philosophy.
• Develop services for children and their families.
• Review service effectiveness and quality.
• Provide direct support to staff and children with complex behaviours.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager when necessary.
• Engage in various managerial tasks.

Skills

Residential childcare experience

Leadership skills

Relationship building

Understanding of challenges faced by children

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People/Health and Social Care

Job description

A children's disability home in Southwell is seeking an Assistant Care Manager to support children with intellectual disabilities and their families. This role involves assisting the Registered Manager, developing services, reviewing quality, and providing support for complex behaviours. Candidates should have a minimum of three years' experience in residential childcare and an NVQ Level 3 qualification. This position offers varied working hours and excellent employee benefits, including training opportunities and a pension scheme.