Assistant Team Manager

Location:

Southampton (SO19) – Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Management & Executive Jobs

Advertiser:

Shared Services Partnership

Job ID:

131448670

Posted On:

24 December 2024

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC619638

Salary Range: £39,382 – £43,679 per annum, plus Enhancements

Work Location: Swanwick Lodge Secure Children’s Home, Southampton

Hours per week: 37 

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 12 January 2025

Interview Date: 21 January 2025 

Who Are We?

Swanwick Lodge provides support and care for up to ten children aged between 10 and 17.

We specialise in looking after children who have complex needs and present a significant risk of harm to themselves or to others. Children have access to the specialist services they need to help them recover from difficult life experiences.

We support these children to develop positive stable relationships and resettle in their communities where they can make a contribution and improve their life chances and outcomes.

For further details visit:
Swanwick Lodge
 

The Role:

We are looking for a motivated, and professional individual to join the integrated management team at Swanwick Lodge Secure Children’s Home.

You will need to be someone who will adapt and be responsive to a high pace environment, while remaining flexible in your approach. You will need to be passionate about improving outcomes for children with complex needs. This is a unique opportunity to utilise your skills in leading a team and your expertise in working with vulnerable children who need the best care possible.

You will be supported by the integrated learning manager and have responsibilities related to the monitoring and analysis of incidents in the home, recruitment, improving practice, induction and supervision of staff. It means managing a variable workload, harnessing skill sets, safeguarding, overseeing the implementation of policies, supervision and driving the quality of practice.

We understand the demands and emotional challenges of the job and provide our teams with a safe and supportive working environment, offering regular supervision, mentoring and Continuous Professional Development opportunities, alongside a competitive
benefits package.

Additional Information:

Assistant Team Manager
Job Description and Person Specification

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Sarah Herbert, Service Manager or Lorna Stringer, Integrated Learning Manager on # #

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
 

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
 

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