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Job Description
Assistant Team Manager | 7581 | permanent contract | 37 hours per week | up to £46,732 per annum (dependent on experience) | Grade K | King's Lynn
Do you have a Level 5 Children and Young People Residential Diploma? Are you a qualified Social Worker or Nurse?
About us:
Marshfields is a short break home which provides emergency and time-limited specialist care for young people of either gender aged between 5-17 years with complex needs, where either family, foster care, or other community-based placements are not possible or desirable at the time.
The role:
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Team Manager to join us. You will be responsible for:
1. Engaging in the effective delivery of residential childcare utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs assessments and care planning.
2. Creating a positive environment for each young person to flourish with particular regard to their safety, health and education and diverse needs.
3. Carrying out high quality assessments, using child-centred and multi-agency interventions to bring about positive change through developing effective relationships, and secure the best outcomes for children and young people.
4. Sharing professional knowledge, theory and practice with colleagues.
5. Strengthening the relationships between children, young people and families wherever possible and appropriate.
6. Delivering residential childcare in accordance with Ofsted's Social Care Inspection Framework.
7. Maintaining good professional practice within the homes in accordance with Departmental Standards, working as part of a team to achieve good outcomes for children and young people.
To apply, please download an application form and attach it to your online application instead of your CV.
You will have:
1. A Level 5 Children and Young People Residential Diploma (and ideally a Qualified and Registered Social Worker); alternatively, you will be a qualified Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse.
2. Substantial knowledge of Signs of Safety, Safeguarding and relevant Children's homes legislations and regulations.
3. The ability to be a good leader and motivate staff.
4. A full driving licence and access to a car (please see full details in attached job description and person specification).
In return we will offer you:
1. A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development.
2. Flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, nine-day fortnights and other options.
3. A generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme.
4. Maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows.
5. Support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill.
6. Access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40.
To apply, please download an application form and attach it to your online application instead of your CV.
For an informal discussion please contact Claire Pooley- Team Manager on 01553 614889
We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.
Redeployment closing date: 12 February 2025
All other applicants closing date: 20 February 2025
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