Assistant Homes Manager

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We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Home Manager at Oakdale, our brand-new, purpose-built 2-bed home for children with disabilities. This is more than just a role; it\’s a chance to be part of something from the very beginning. You\’ll help shape and develop a new service, creating a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment where children can thrive. Bringing a dynamic and proactive approach to help shape its future and ensure outstanding outcomes for the children we support.

Be part of a supportive organisation that values your ideas, invests in your development, and shares your dedication to changing lives for the better.

You will be responsible to the Registered Homes Manager, providing management support such as case and file management, staff deployment, and taking a leading role in safeguarding systems alongside the Homes Manager to enable the smooth running of the home. You will also deputise in the registered home\’s manager\’s absence for limited periods.

Additionally, you will provide support to the young people where required and work within a defined culture and intervention practice model, adopting a solution-focused and restorative approach.

You will need the following qualifications and/or experience:

• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent, or relevant experience at an equivalent level as per the task list for the post.
• Minimum of two years\’ experience in a role relevant to the residential care of children and young people, with direct responsibility for supervising others and supporting their learning in a care role.
• Previous experience within a Children\’s Home environment, with knowledge of safeguarding processes, child protection, health and safety, fire procedures, risk assessment/risk management, and a good understanding of the Children\’s Home Regulations.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Further information: Graham.Hughes@sheffield.gov.uk

It is a great time to join us, and we welcome your application.

We are investing in our workforce and promoting opportunities for under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity, and inclusion, aiming to increase the diversity of our workforce, especially among Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled, and LGBTQ+ communities, reflecting the city we serve. We also support staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.

Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview.

Full-time employees work 37 hours per week for 52 weeks a year, with a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours, part-time, or job sharing.

If appointed, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence of a higher basic pay, we will consider starting you at the appropriate point within the grade.

Equality of pay is important to us. Roles at Sheffield City Council are undergoing evaluation, which may lead to pay changes from 2026. More information is available on our Sheff news page.

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