Social Care - Children Service
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
17/05/2019
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 02/06/2019 23:59
Salary:
£28,785 - £31,371
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Civic Centre
Further Information
Two Assistant Managers are required for a new Children's Home being opened by Gateshead Council. This is an exciting opportunity to manage, support and supervise a newly appointed team of residential child care officers and domestic staff to ensure the delivery of an outstanding service to young people.
Are you passionate about improving the lives of young people? Do you have the energy, skills and enthusiasm to make a difference? Do you have the knowledge and skills to support a newly appointed but very experienced Registered Manager to open and develop this new service?
Longside House, a 6-bed residential home will provide mid to long term care for Children and Young People who are aged between 12 and 17 years, at the time of admission. The home will be open 365 days a year including all bank holidays and the successful candidates will be expected to work days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and to sleep in on a rota basis.
The aim of the home is to support young people to grow self- esteem, build positive relationships and trust, re engage in education, develop independence skills and look to build a brighter future for themselves.
The role of Assistant Manager requires a dynamic individual who can use their experience, knowledge and organisational skills, expert communication and the ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment whilst following all current legislation, policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate will have had a solid career history in residential social care with Children and Young People.
Good written and verbal communication skills are essential as they will need to promote positive professional relationships with Social Workers, Education, Health and other professionals to achieve best outcomes for the Children and Young People.
Good numeracy skills and the ability to handle and manage financial systems are required.
Online applications only at www.gateshead.gov.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.