Assistant Manager (CLA Viven Avenue) - Supported Accommodation

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job description

Contract Type: One Fixed term- One year Contract

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Worker Type: Hybrid Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is £39,513 (level 1) to £42,708 (level 4) per annum (pro-rata for part-time). In addition, you will receive stand by payments (on call) £31.58

Location: Head Office - Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG

We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more.

Nottingham City Council provides Residential Care for Children and young people aged 9 to 18 years old. We have seven Children's Homes and a supported accommodation provision for those preparing for independence. As an Assistant Manager within our Supported Accommodation provision, you will work as part of a team with the support of the Provision Manager. You will play a vital role in supporting young people in Nottingham to prepare to live independently successfully when they are adults.

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement, and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for you to be part of the biggest national change we have seen in supported accommodation for young people in care, for many years.

You will take the lead with the management team in the process of our provision being regulated by Ofsted and ensuring the Quality Standards are met.

You will be expected to support the team via supervision, guidance, appraisals, and audits to support young people to be prepared in all areas of their lives to ensure positive outcomes.

You will develop positive relationships and work with our young people, their families, and the multi-disciplinary team around them.

You will work with the management team to ensure you praise and acknowledge good performance of the team and use the NCC procedures to challenge poor performance.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

1. Level three diploma in Residential care of young people or equivalent
2. The ability to assist the Manager in the management of the supported accommodation provision including the allocation of duties and responsibilities, day-to-day supervision, and oversight.
3. Previous managerial experience of working in a professional capacity with children or young adults or have been in a supervisory role.
4. Directly worked with children for at least two years
5. Knowledge of relevant Child Care Legislation, Government Guidance, and Best Practice in relation to services provided for young people
6. Knowledge and understanding of DFE Standards and Regulations for supported accommodation March 2023
7. Ability to make informed decisions and offer clear leadership.

- A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

- The role requires you to participate in the on-call rota.

Closing Date: 13th April 2025

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: TBC