Assistant Deputy Manager WMF503e at Westmorland & Furness Council

Job profile

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Job details

Job reference

REQ00000015722

Date posted

22/09/2023

Application closing date

08/10/2023

Location

ULVERSTON

Salary

£33,820 – £34,723

Package

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Job category/type

OTHER

Attachments

Assistant Deputy Manager WMF503e

Job description

Residential Support Worker

Westmorland and Furness Council

Location(s): Hart Street, Ulverston

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

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.

Are you looking for a role where you can really make a difference to the life of a young person?

Here at 23 Hart Street we provide over night short breaks for children, aged 8 – 18 with a learning disability. We provide the opportunity to development and learn in an enviroment that has its emphasis on fun.

We are a specially built home, enabling us to create the perfect enviroment to entertain, interact with, and provide for all of our young peoples individual needs. We also love to be part of the community and reguarly take trips out.

Our team is experienved and well established and we are looking for like minded, enthusiastic and passionate people to join us!

About the Role

As an Assistant Manager you will be responsible for supporting the Registered Manager,to ensure that the home and the service it provides is of a high standard . Complying with all the legal, statutory requirements and adhering to policy and procedures. Ensuring in conjunction with the Registered Manager the home provides the young people opportunity to have their voice heard in all asspects of the home relevant to themselves. To support the manager to develop training and to ensure that the staff team are suported in their roles to assess and develop the care plans.To manage the home in the managers absence. To be able to communcate and intract at a variety of levels, Including atttending and chairing various meetings.You will be expected to carry out audit activities, including administrative, report writing and developing systems, rota’s and bookings. You will be expected to liase with colleagues from varying agencies. The role of Assistant Manger involves the supervision of staff on a regular bassis, and supporting them through training and all their developmental requirements

You will need to be able to work alone, and as a member of a team, and undertake on-call as part of a rota system.

Key Requirements

We are looking for a person that can display a patient and resilient attitude, exceptional communication skills and who will work with compassion, positivity and bring some fun into this role. A person that can be supportive, creative and when needed make decisions (sometimes tough decisions).

Ideally you will already have a Level 5 Diploma in Childcare and young people, (or enrolment to complete the qualification within two years appointment).

Social work or relevant qualification for children and young people.

Knowledge of the varying legislative and regulative requirements that govern the home.

A knowledge of children with a learning disability, including Attachment, Autism, ADHD, and similar condition effecting behaviour.

Who we are looking for:
We need people who can be flexible and work well as part of a close and incredibly supportive team. People who can respond in difficult situations, be supportive of the staff team and the young people. Be proactive to the development of the home and the service it provides. People who are confident to make calculated decisions, who can lead the team in conjunction with the registered manager, whilst at times able to make tough decisions.

If this is the kind of rewarding career you are looking for, please apply today!

What the team can offer you!

The role offers an excellent on the job shadowed induction and shift patterns that support the wellbeing of all our staff.

If you are interested in finding out more about the role and our team, we would be happy to invite you to come along, to see for yourself what our service has to offer, for any further information or for an informal chat please get in touch with Frank Tripp 01229 404014 or 07880084342- we would love to hear from you!

This role requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check. Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children.

Interview details

Closing date: 6th October 2023

Interview date: 20th October 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.

From 1 April 2023 local government in Cumbria will change as we move towards Local Government reorganization. The current six district councils and Cumbria County Council will be replaced by two unitary authorities – Westmorland and Furness and Cumberland Council.

If your employed by Cumbria County Council before 1 April 2023, you will be transferred to one of the two new councils unless you’re on a temporary contract which expires before 31 March 2023. If this is the case, please speak to the hiring manager for more information.

You can find out more about LGR on our new website or watch our short What does LGR mean for me video.

What we can offer you

Cumbria County Council is a modern, vibrant place to work offering a range of staff benefits, including:

• Excellent training and development offers
• Flexible working opportunities
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
• Competitive rates of pay

Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness 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

Westmorland and Furness 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.