Assistant Residential Team Manager

West Sussex County Council operates a diverse range of multi-disciplinary services for some of the most vulnerable and at-risk children and young people within the County, specifically our residential homes, which range from the provision of full-time care to short breaks. We aim to provide a stimulating and caring environment, within which the welfare of the children and young people we look after is promoted and at the forefront of childcare practice, enabling them to maximise their full potential.

Bright Star is an OFSTED rated 'Good' Children's home that provides full time care and short breaks for Children 7-18 years old who have a wide range of needs including physical disabilities, autism and/or challenging behaviour. We are looking for enthusiastic, bright, fun people to join our team to provide an exceptional level of support to the children in our care. This includes supporting with personal care and daily living skills and promoting a relaxed homely environment full of fun outings and activities where the children can feel safe and be successful in achieving their goals and dreams.

Staff are experienced at supporting children with mental health difficulties, substance misuse, low self-esteem, self-harm, and anti-social behaviour. Staff support children by building positive relationships with them and helping them to approach their futures with new attitudes and strategies for resilience.

For more information, please visit our dedicated website.

The Opportunity

Salary: £44,711 - £47,754 per annum including weekend working allowance. (salary £42,708 - £45,718 plus weekend working allowance £2,003 - £2,036, Sleep-in allowance £37.07 per night).

Working Pattern: Full Time (37 Hours)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Based at Bright Star in Worthing

As an Assistant Team 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

As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do.

For a full list of the benefits offered, you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.

Further Information

The reference number for this role is CAFHE05614.

For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, please contact either Luke Stevens (Registered Manager) at .