Assistant Homes Manager

Overview

Lincolnshire County Council is looking for an Assistant Homes Manager to join the established staff team at The Beacon in Grantham. The Beacon is an 11 bed Residential Children's Home that provides full-time care and support for young people with disabilities.

About the Role

The Beacon prides itself on its therapeutic approach. Lincolnshire County Council respect and value all Lincolnshire County Council's young people as individuals and work collaboratively with their wider network to ensure they reach their full potential. Lincolnshire County Council is a passionate, dynamic, and supportive team who looks forward to welcoming an Assistant Manager who supports these values and beliefs.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Homes Manager and deputise in their absence.
• Directly line manage the senior level of care officers within the Beacon.
• Promote the ethos of the home throughout the staff team.
• Ensure a safe level of staffing at all times, which may include nights, bank holidays, and weekends.

About You

As the Assistant Manager, you must confidently safeguard and proactively support and lead the team in making safe decisions. You will need:

• Management experience.
• To hold or be willing to work towards the QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management.
• Experience in supervising staff and participating in multi-agency working.
• To assume responsibility for the Home in the absence of the Homes Manager.

Working Hours

Assistant Homes Managers are required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

About Lincolnshire County Council's Offer

Along with a competitive salary, Lincolnshire County Council is offering:

• A contributory pension.
• A comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work.
• Flexible working policies.
• Career progression opportunities.
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more.

This is a really exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the vision and aspiration of the home and those who are supported within it, providing the best outcomes in a child-centered way.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

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