Job Description

At Ar Curam, we provide care, support and accommodation for children and young people aged between 8-17 years old in small residential care homes where we aim to achieve excellent outcomes for the children and young people in our care.

We currently have an opportunity for an Assistant Manager on a permanent basis at our 5 bed home in Redcar. In this role, reporting to the Residential Manager, you will support in ensuring the effective and efficient running of the Home including a high standard of care, whilst ensuring staff engagement, development and performance in their contribution to delivery of the service. You will also support the strategic development of the service and contribute towards organisational development. The Leadership team is also supported by 2 Senior Residential Childcare Workers.

You should possess your QCF Level 3 or 4 (or 5 supercedes) in Children and Young People's Workforce (or accepted equivalent) in line with the Children's Homes Regulations and be enrolled or working towards your QCF Level 5, commitment to complete this within the required timescale. It is an essential requirement that you have experience of managing and supervising a staff team in a care setting. If not already held, the successful candidate will be required to undertake the level 5 supervision module within 3 months of appointment. This will be funded by Ar Curam.

In addition, candidates must have experience of working in a Residential Childcare setting, having worked in a position relevant to the residential care of children, or vulnerable groups at Senior level for 2 years within the last 5. Candidates should also be confident in their leadership and decision making abilities. If you are interested in this opportunity please send your CV in the first instance to HR@arcuram.com or alternatively if you would like any further information to include the job description.

NOTE: All applicants successful from interview will be subject to Safer Recruitment checks which will include an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Check (payable by Ar Curam) if offered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 34,568.00-42,930.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme
Application question(s):

Do you hold a level 3, 4 or 5 in Children and Young Peoples Workforce (or accepted equivalent under the Childrens Homes Regs)
Experience:

Supervising Employee's: 1 year (required) Residential Childcare: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person