leyland, Lancashire, United Kingdom
£15.0 - Per Hour
Temporary
Job Title: Assistant House Manager – Children's Residential Care
Location: Ribbleton, Lancashire, UK
Job Description:
Our client, a leading specialist provider in children's residential care, is seeking a dedicated and motivated Assistant House Manager to join their team in Ribbleton. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives. The Assistant House Manager will support the care team, oversee daily operations, and ensure the delivery of high-quality support to vulnerable children and young people. If you are committed to fostering a safe, nurturing environment and possess the necessary skills, this role offers a rewarding career path in children's services.
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 willing 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.
