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High Trees is a 'Good' Ofsted-rated home. Our home is small and inviting and we look after the individual needs of children with severe and complex learning disabilities and their families.
We are ideally located in a lovely area, with a large, open garden with a patio area and are very much a part of the community.
Our dedicated and skilled staff team are keen to ensure that children who stay with us, whether full time or for short breaks, feel at home and feel safe, have many opportunities for both fun and learning and reach their full potential in a range of creative ways.
What do people say about us:
“The level of commitment and flexibility from High Trees, who I have to say have gone above and beyond, has been exceptional. I am especially impressed with both the keyworker and the manager who really are committed to supporting and achieving consistency and the best outcomes for the people they support. (Feedback from the transition worker of a child moving into Adults’ Services.)”
The Opportunity
Salary: £43,421 - £46,464 per annum including weekend working allowance. (salary £41,418-£44,428 plus weekend working allowance £2,003 - £2,036, Sleep-in allowance £37.07 per night). Plus Crawley weighting of £561.
Working Pattern: Full Time (37 Hours)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Crawley
Interviews: 26th March 2024
As an Assistant Manager, you will work collaboratively with the Registered Manager and all stakeholders to assist with delivery of ambitious outcomes for children, striving for continuous improvement in their social, educational and health development.
You will have key managerial areas of responsibility, this includes line management of a team of staff, ensuring that they provide the highest standard of care to children and deputising in the absence of the registered manager. You will be required to confidentially support and assist the registered manager in the day -to-day management of the time, ensuring compliance with the appropriate legalisation, policies, and procedures.
To succeed at the role, you will need to be a visible hands-on leader with the skills to build and maintain trust and rapport with children and staff. You will strive to be a positive role model in your interactions with children and those around them.
Experience and Skills
Key Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead and influence others and negotiate positive outcomes.
- Effective people management skills and the ability to provide support and direction to individuals and teams.
- Ability to challenge existing practices and identify innovative solutions within statutory requirements.
- Ability to effectively manage the time and priorities of self and others
- Ability to interpret and act on complex information and to produce high quality documents with limited guidance.
- Ability to use IT software to a professional standard for general office duties, e.g. Report writing and undertaking research.
Qualifications and/or experience:
- Significant experience of dealing with a diverse range of complex situations while prioritising the wellbeing of children.
- Significant level of experience within a position relevant to the residential care of children
- Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent. (If this qualification is not held, the individual must have achieved this within 3 years of appointment).
- An awareness of innovative theoretical practices within a residential setting.
- Experience of working within internal policies and procedures and statutory responsibilities e.g. Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Social Care Inspection Framework.
- Experience of delivering personalised services to children whilst understanding the issues affecting their behaviour and presentation.
Rewards and Benefits
For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits
Further Information
The reference number for this role is CAFHE05059.
For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, please contact either Lianne Finch (Residential Service Manager) at lianne.finch@westsussex.gov.uk or Elaine West (Resourcing Advisor) at elaine.west@westsussex.gov.uk
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check. A fully employment history will be requested and covered for this role.
Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.
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Job Reference: CAFHE05059
