GBP1000 Welcome Bonus GBP1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus!
Job Title– Assistant Residential Manager
Location– Near Cumnock
Salary– GBP32,670 – GBP35,220
Contract type– Permanent
Working hours– 40hrs Per week, as part of a rota which includes a combination of early and late shifts and rotational weekend working.
About us
Spark of Genius is one of Scotland's largest residential child care providers. For over 25 years, we have been delivering high quality care to young people who need to be looked after. Spark of Genius is also part of the UK–wide CareTech family who are committed to providing each child with opportunities to have their individual needs met.
About the Service
Our service is located on the outskirts of the village of Ochiltree in East Ayrshire surrounded on all sides by farmland with ample ground within the established garden to allow our young people to respond positively to physical challenges in a play–related setting.
In your new role
As the Assistant Residential Manager will support the Residential Manager in the efficient running of the residential home. You will largely be responsible for assisting the Manager in the efficient operational management of the house as well as providing excellent care to the children and young people. You will have responsibility for managing a team of staff, therefore, you must be experienced in motivating and providing support to colleagues when necessary. This is also a chance to make a difference to outcomes for young people! Our mission is to make Every Second Count, to help us succeed you will:
Support the development of a style of leadership and organisational culture to ensure open and participatory management and practice, promoting the well being of individuals and a positive image of residential careParticipate to establish an enabling culture, and effectively manage a provision which enables children and young people to achieve optimal outcomes in a safe and secure environment.Implement practices which foster positive working relationships productive networks with all stakeholders and local communities.Actively assist with the selection, recruitment and retention of staff to ensure a safe, nurturing and positive environment.Support HR related matters including investigation and disciplinary matters where required.Have responsibility for development and motivation of teams, individuals and self to enhance performance, whilst ensuring all staff are fully aware of their role.Contribute to the management and monitoring of budgets to achieve efficient and effective use of resources and delivery of a high–quality service.Contribute to the strategic direction and development of the service, consulting and working with others to produce proposals and plans as required.Taking due regard of legislation regulation and organisational policies, develop, implement and monitor systems which ensure standards are achieved to maximise a high quality of care in an environment that affords protection and appropriate control. You will ideally have:
SVQ 3 and/or SVQ 4/SQF 9 in Children and young people and HNC in Social Care/Academic equivalentWorking 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 requirement with no more than 6 months to complete.A minimum of 2 years experience as Senior Practitioner or a minimum of 3/ 4 yrs experience in a supervisory role and experience in a related field.Experience of working within services of relevant client group.Supervisory experience.Wide knowledge of the behaviours displayed by children and young people and an understanding of a myriad of intervention strategiesWorking 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 careAn understanding of the process of child development.Understanding the principles of safe guarding and child protectionAbility to work shifts including evening and weekendsFull UK driving licence Benefits
As part of this role, we offer a range of specialist training programmes to support you in your work and invest in your professional development. These include:
Fully Paid induction programmeEvery Second Counts: bespok