Assistant Team Manager
📍 Northampton, Northamptonshire
💼 Permanent and full time
💷 £38,000 (with a bonus scheme)
⏱️ 160 hours per month
✅ Ofsted report: GOOD
ZG Recruitment is recruiting for a Assistant Team Manager to work alongside a great established team supporting children aged 8 to 17. This employer offers residential care services and provides comprehensive services, including 24/7 residential care, educational support, mental health support and therapeutic interventions. Their leadership team establishes a clear vision and strategic direction for the organisation. Their vision encompasses their full commitment to providing exceptional care, continuous improvement and achieving positive outcomes for all children. Currently, they have opened a home in Wellingborough, opening a home in Northampton and plan to open more within the county when the time is right.
The UK is experiencing an increasing demand for high-quality residential care services for children who are unable to live with their families due to various reasons including neglect, abuse or family breakdown. To address this growing need, this organisation aims to establish children's homes that will provide a safe and nurturing environment, promoting the overall well-being and development of the children in their care.
What this role requires;
A professional social work qualification, QCF level 3 or working towards.
Managerial experience within a similar environment (at least 1 year supervisory in care setting).
1 years residential care experience.
Full driving licence.
Financial budgeting.
Managing professionally.
Delivering performance.
Leading people.
Customer thinking.
Collaborating and co-operating.
Job outline;
Oversee the day-to-day management of the residential home, ensuring full compliance with legislation, contracts, and the health and educational needs of young people. Work with internal teams and external agencies to deliver effective care, rehabilitation plans, and community integration. Lead, coach and supervise staff to maintain high standards of care, equality, policies and inspection requirements. Manage budgets and resources, support recruitment and training, implement legislative changes, and promote a strong health and safety culture to meet company and accreditation standards.
Benefits;
A full induction with the management team will be carried out
Shadow shifts
Mandatory and specialist training
QCF Level 4 - Children
QCF Level 5 - Management
Strong career development
Overtime paid at 1.5 times your hourly rate
Bonus schemes
33 days annual leave
Dedicated, supportive and experienced management teams
A rolling rota
...and more