leyland, Lancashire, United Kingdom
£14.5 - Per Hour
Temporary
Job Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Assistant House Manager to join a leading specialist provider in children's residential care based in Ribbleton. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people, offering a rewarding career in children’s services. As an Assistant House Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the care team, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality support in a safe and nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and care for children and young people in a residential setting
- Assist in managing and supervising a small staff team
- Oversee the implementation of care and independence programmes
- Manage shift patterns and rota schedules effectively
- Build positive relationships with young people, staff, and external agencies
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding and health & safety policies
Requirements:
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Level 5 qualification in Children and Young People (or willingness to study towards the Level 5 Diploma)
- Experience working with children or in residential care is desirable
- Resilience and the ability to handle challenging situations
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Naturally caring and compassionate attitude
- Attentiveness to individual needs of young people
Why Join Us?
This role offers a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can develop your career in children’s services. Benefits include access to reward and discount schemes, comprehensive induction, ongoing training, pension scheme, paid enhanced DBS, wellbeing support, cycle-to-work scheme, and more. We are committed to your professional growth and will provide the necessary training to help you succeed as an Assistant House Manager in children’s residential care.
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
