Assistant / Trainee Manager – Children's Residential
Location: Leeds
Starting salary: £35,000 per annum plus sleep-in payments
Working pattern: Residential shift rota, including approximately 9–10 sleep-ins per month
Take the next step towards becoming a Registered Manager
Are you an experienced children's residential care professional looking to progress into management?
This opportunity offers a clear development pathway towards becoming a Registered Manager, with all training and qualifications required for your development fully funded.
You will work alongside the Registered Manager, gaining practical management experience while helping to create a safe, supportive and nurturing home for children and young people.
The role
- Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home.
- Lead shifts and provide guidance and support to the staff team.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
- Promote safeguarding and respond appropriately to concerns.
- Support care planning, risk assessments and accurate record keeping.
- Help with staff supervision, development and induction.
- Assist with audits, quality assurance and preparation for Ofsted inspections.
- Work closely with families, social workers, education teams and other professionals.
- Take on increasing management responsibilities as your skills and confidence develop.
- Participate in the rota, including approximately 9–10 sleep-ins each month.
What we're looking for
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Previous experience working within children's residential care.
- A good understanding of safeguarding and the needs of children in care.
- Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
- The confidence to support colleagues and lead by example.
- A calm, consistent approach to challenging situations.
- A commitment to completing further qualifications and progressing towards a Registered Manager position.
Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker or Team Leader would be advantageous.
Salary, development and benefits
- Sleep-ins paid in addition to your basic salary.
- A clear development and progression pathway towards Registered Manager.
- Fully funded training and qualifications to support your progression.
- Practical leadership experience alongside the Registered Manager.
Additional published residential staff benefits, subject to confirmation for this role:
- Overtime payments for hours worked above basic hours.
- Sleep-in payments during annual leave, based on previous average sleep-ins.
- Length-of-service bonus.
- Additional annual leave based on length of service.
- Wider professional development opportunities across residential care, education, social work, training and therapy.
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