Assistant Care Manager

The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more. Be there for your community when they need you most! Join The Big House as an Assistant Care Manager, supporting children with intellectual disabilities and their families in a rewarding and dynamic environment.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Assistant Care Manager at The Big House, a short break home located in Edwinstowe. We are seeking a resilient and dynamic individual to join our proactive and skilled management team. In this role, you will provide effective support to the Registered Manager, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care for children with significant intellectual disabilities who may present complex and challenging behaviours.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Registered Manager in developing and implementing the home's philosophy.
• Assisting in the development of services for children and their families.
• Participating in the review of service effectiveness, quality, and equality.
• Providing direct support to staff and children in managing complex behaviours.
• Working alongside two other Assistant Care Managers to support the management team.
• Deputising for the Registered Manager in their absence.
• Engaging in various managerial tasks within a rewarding yet challenging environment.

Required Skills And Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A minimum of three years’ experience in residential childcare.
• A qualification at NVQ Level 3 (Children and Young People/Health and Social Care/Diploma) or equivalent, plus one year of post-qualifying experience.
• Evidence of regular training experiences and a willingness to undertake a management qualification.

Soft Skills

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• A passion for working with children and a genuine understanding of the challenges they and their families face.
• Strong leadership skills to guide and support staff effectively.
• The ability to build positive relationships and safeguard children from harm.
• A commitment to enabling children to achieve positive outcomes and providing enjoyable experiences through various activities.

Working Hours And Benefits

The working hours for this position are varied, including weekends, bank holidays, mornings, and evenings, with participation in the on-call duty system. As an employee of Nottinghamshire County Council, you will benefit from:

• A comprehensive induction programme.
• Access to significant training, supervision, and development opportunities, including enrolment on a relevant management qualification.
• A supportive and enthusiastic team environment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement above statutory requirements.
• Participation in the local government pension scheme with a 6.5% employer contribution.

Join us at The Big House, where we pride ourselves on providing the best possible care for our children, helping them reach their full potential in a friendly and inclusive workplace.

IND2 Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.