Assistant Team Manager - Residential CWD (7581)

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Job Description

Assistant Team Manager | 7581 | permanent contract | 37 hours per week | up to £46,732 per annum (dependent on experience) | Grade K | King's Lynn

Do you have a Level 5 Children and Young People Residential Diploma? Are you a qualified Social Worker or Nurse?

About us:

Marshfields is a short break home which provides emergency and time limited specialist care for young people of either gender aged between 5-17 years with complex needs, where either family, foster care, or other community-based placements are not possible or desirable at the time.

The role:

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Team Manager to join us. You will be responsible for:

• Engaging in the effective delivery of residential childcare utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs assessments and care planning.
• Creating a positive environment for each young person to flourish with particular regard to their safety, health and education and diverse needs.
• Carrying out high quality assessments, use child centred and multi-agency interventions to bring about positive change through developing effective relationships, and secure the best outcomes for children and young people.
• Sharing professional knowledge, theory and practice with colleagues.
• Strengthening the relationships between children, young people and families wherever possible and appropriate
• Delivering residential childcare in accordance with Ofsted's Social Care Inspection Framework.
• Maintaining good professional practice within the homes in accordance with Departmental Standards, working as part of a team to achieve good outcomes for children and young people.

To apply, please download an application form and attach it to your online application instead of your CV.

You will be part of a great team; see why they love working at Marshfields:

"The most encouraging environment for young people to flourish."

"My role as a Residential Children's Practitioner involves supporting young people's development and ensuring best individualised care for each person. Within our service we promote young people's independence and social opportunities and encouraging them to reach their full potential. I work closely within the multi-agency professionals and build positive relationships with families. I enjoy being part of the network as able to use my skills and knowledge in ensuring children and young people reach their full potential to flourish regardless of their disability."

"Within my team we are all driven by the same aim, we are always prepared to respond to the ever-changing requirements of the role with a positive attitude. Our ethos is ensuring that children and young people with disabilities have a fun safe stay which they are respected and valued. There is never a dull moment, lots of fun, and the privilege of spending time with some inspirational young people and colleagues. I enjoy my job so much that I have worked within this service for 10 years."

"In addition to my job satisfaction, I benefit from having access to career development opportunities, ongoing training, pay enhancements for shift work, bank holidays and weekends, paid holidays, a pension scheme, and the many other benefits promoted with Norfolk County Council."

You will have:

• Have aLevel 5 Children and Young People Residential Diploma (and ideally a Qualified and Registered Social Worker) alternatively you will be a qualified Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse.
• Substantial knowledge of Signs of Safety, Safeguarding and relevant Childrens homes legislations and regulations.
• The ability to be a good leader and motivate staff
• A full driving licence and access to a car (please see full details in attached job description and person specification)

In return we will offer you:

• A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development
• We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, nine-day fortnights and other options
• We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme
• We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees
• We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill
• We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40

To apply, please download an application form and attach it to your online application instead of your CV.

For an informal discussion please contact Claire Pooley- Team Manager on 01553 614889

We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES).

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependent on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
  • 'Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
  • Relocation expenses (where applicable)
  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions.
  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
  • Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

You can find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: 12 February 2025

All other applicants closing date: 20 February 2025

About Us

We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate.

We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county.

We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation.

We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.