Assistant Manager – Blackwell Road Residential Home
Cumberland Council
Salary: £33,820 - £34,723
The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.
Hours: 37 hours
Location: Blackwell Road Residential Home, Carlisle
Contract: Permanent
Local Government Reorganisation
From 1 April 2023 local government in Cumbria is reforming, meaning the current six district councils and Cumbria County Council will be replaced by two new unitary authorities- Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council.
It’s an exciting time to join us as we embark on this new journey and if you are planning on applying for a job with us, the recruiting manager for this role will be able to answer any questions you have about starting a new job with us during this transition period.
In the meantime, you can find out more about LGR on our new website or watch our short ‘What does LGR mean for me video
Why work for Cumberland Council
Cumberland Council will be an ambitious authority that will shape public services for the better, building on the best and transforming them for the future. We want to create the best set of services for our communities to ensure all our residents will be getting the help and support they need.
People are our strong point - in our communities and in our staff - and they will be the focus of our efforts.
Are you an experienced, capable and inspiring leader looking for a challenging new opportunity?
Blackwell Road Residential Home and is an outreach and respite service available to young people who live in Cumbria. We also offer emergency placements to young people that have nowhere else to go.
The aim of the service is to provide a planned intervention programme for young people and their families in order to reduce the risk of young people going into care, and also to help prevent those young people already in care from experiencing placement breakdown.
The Role
As an Assistant Manager, you will be directly involved with working towards improving outcomes for children and young people who are identified as being on the edge of care or at risk of a placement breakdown. You will oversee a team of outreach and respite support workers and supervisors, and work in collaboration with a wide range of professionals to ensure the best support and the most effective communication for the children and young people.
This will include organising and processing district referrals, identifying specific areas of support, allocation of key workers and a review of service for each case managed. As well as managing caseloads, you will chair meetings between all relevant agencies as part of the service review programme.
The work is challenging but rewarding, and as Assistant Manager you will be required to lead and support your team on residential duties, including sleep in duties, and to promote the emotional and physical health and wellbeing of young people on respite stays.
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate for this role will have at least three years’ experience working in a residential setting for children and young people, supporting those with complex needs and challenging behaviours. We are also looking for someone who has experience in a senior/managerial role, who can demonstrate motivational leadership skills. The right person will need to have the ability to evaluate, adapt, resolve conflict and to promote equality, diversity and children’s rights.
An NVQ Level 4 or equivalent diploma 5 in children and young people care management is essential, as is a full driving license.
What can we offer you!
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 09/04/2023
Interview date: 25/04/2023
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Safer Recruitment
At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Cumberland Council Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
Please read the supporting information
Post Specification
Role Profile