Assistant Manager

About Our Home

Located in Thornton, our home accommodates up to 4 young people aged 8 to 18. It is conveniently situated near Thornton Road with regular bus services and limited on site parking available. We have excellent links to Bradford city centre, Halifax city centre, and our local high street. It provides a safe, supportive environment for children who require care away from their family setting. The home focuses on creating a nurturing atmosphere where young people can develop life skills, receive emotional support, and work towards positive outcomes. Staff are dedicated to promoting well being, education, and personal growth, ensuring each child feels valued and cared for.

Role Overview

We are recruiting for an Assistant Manager to assist the Registered Children's Homes Manager in providing excellent leadership for our home. This role requires a dedicated, creative, highly professional, and caring individual who is passionate about providing exceptional care and experiences for our children.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Children's Homes Manager in delivering high quality care and leadership.
• Supervise and support staff in their daily duties.
• Live the values of the home and foster a warm and caring environment for children.
• Support the development of children's life skills and emotional well being.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of services and meet statutory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Level3 or Level4 qualification in Residential Childcare.
• Experience caring for children and young people in a residential or short breaks setting.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the home.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to give children a childhood they deserve.
• Regular supervision to support development.
• Generous employer contributions in a Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Competitive salary and pay progression structure.
• Supportive carer and parental policies.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Employee assistance programme with access to Occupational Health and confidential counselling services.
• Supportive staff networks.
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts.
• Professional development and support to work towards a Level5 qualification in Residential Childcare leadership and management.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement.

Professional Development

Support to work towards a level5 qualification in Residential Childcare leadership and management, with opportunities for career progression.

Safeguarding Statement

Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check against the Children's barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.