Assistant Manager

The Assistant Residential Manager will support the Registered Manager in the efficient running of the residential home. You will largely be responsible for assisting the Residential Manager in the efficient operational management of the house as well as providing excellent care to the children and young people. 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:

• Work in a positive, respectful and empowering way with all young people in order to promote good relationships and encourage achievements.
• Work as part of a team to meet the social, emotional and educational health and mental health needs of young people
• Ensure staff teams are supported and supervised on a 24/7 basis which should include observation of practice across shifts.
• Support the development of a style of leadership and organisational culture to ensure open and participatory management and practice, promoting the wellbeing of individuals and a positive image of residential care Write review reports, risk assessment and contribute to care plans.
• Register for QCF 5 (if not already attained) within the first six months of employment and complete relevant qualification within a further 12 (twelve) months.
• Have responsibility for development and motivation of teams, individuals and self to enhance performance, whilst ensuring all staff are fully aware of their role.
  
  Good understanding of the developmental needs and milestones of young people.
• Significant residential care experience
• Working Knowledge of legislation in relation to child care including National Minimum Standards, Children Act 1989 Guidance and Regulations Volume 5 Children's Home.
• HNC in Social Care, SVQ level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification
• Commitment to register / attained QCF 5 within 12 months of employment.
  
  Spark of Genius North East provides a home for children not a children's home. Our primary aim is to create an environment of constant warmth, predictability and responsiveness to need, with the opportunity for children to experience new models of adult/child and peer group relationships. 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.
  
  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:
• 35 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Fully Paid induction programme
• Every Second Counts: bespoke training on the role of a residential childcare worker
• Therapeutic crisis intervention training to assist young people in regulating their emotions when they are in crisis.
• Child protection training
• Relax kids training
• Attachment and trauma training
• Full suite of e-learning modules available that provide continuous knowledge and development.
In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes;
• Full Time Contract
• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Free PVG check
• Pension Scheme
• Free Training
• Paid Induction
• £1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus!
• £500 Welcome Bonus
Due to the nature of the role, it will be necessary for all Residential Childcare Workers to be subject to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check by Disclosure Scotland and achieve membership of the scheme prior to commencing work with us. CareTech will cover the cost of this check.