West Sussex County Council operates a diverse range of multi-disciplinary services for some of the most vulnerable and at-risk children and young people within the County, specifically our residential homes, which range from the provision of full-time care to short breaks.
Blue Cove is a 3 bed home, that supports children up to age of 18, who present with a range of social, emotional, and mental health difficulties that arise from a pattern of family breakdown and trauma.
Staff are experienced at supporting children with mental health difficulties, substance misuse, low self-esteem, self-harm, and anti-social behaviour.
The Opportunity
Salary: £43,421 - £46,464 per annum including weekend working allowance. (salary £41,418-£44,428 plus weekend working allowance £2,003 - £2,036, Sleep-in allowance £37.07 per night).
Working Pattern: Full Time (37 Hours)
Contract: Fixed Term for approximately 12 months to cover maternity leave
Location: Based at Blue Cove in the Worthing
As an Assistant Team Manager, you will work collaboratively with the Registered Manager and all stakeholders to assist with delivery of ambitious outcomes for children, striving for continuous improvement in their social, educational and health development.
You will have key managerial areas of responsibility, this includes line management of a team of staff, ensuring that they provide the highest standard of care to children and deputising in the absence of the registered manager.
To succeed at the role, you will need to be a visible hands-on leader with the skills to build and maintain trust and rapport with children and staff.
Experience and Skills
Key Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead and influence others and negotiate positive outcomes.
- Effective people management skills and the ability to provide support and direction to individuals and teams.
- Ability to challenge existing practices and identify innovative solutions within statutory requirements.
- Ability to effectively manage the time and priorities of self and others
- Ability to interpret and act on complex information and to produce high quality documents with limited guidance.
- Ability to use IT software to a professional standard for general office duties.
Qualifications and/or experience:
- Significant experience of dealing with a diverse range of complex situations while prioritising the wellbeing of children.
- Significant level of experience within a position relevant to the residential care of children
- Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent. (If this qualification is not held, the individual must have achieved this within 3 years of appointment).
- An awareness of innovative theoretical practices within a residential setting.
- Experience of working within internal policies and procedures and statutory responsibilities
- Experience of delivering personalised services to children whilst understanding the issues affecting their behaviour and presentation.
Rewards and Benefits
For a full list of the benefits, you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.
Further Information
The reference number for this role is CAFHE05390.
For an informal conversation, please contact Theo Barclay (Registered Manager) at .
To apply, upload your CV and Cover Letter, explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role.