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Albion Street Children’s Home is a fun, nurturing and vibrant place to work. Our children live with us long term and are aged between 10-16. They are an energetic, exuberant, loving and delightful group of children who have a huge zest for life. You will be working alongside the Homes Manager and Level 3 Carers to drive the best possible care for our children with a team of diverse carers. You will have leadership responsibilities such as producing a rota, completing supervisions, managing safeguarding and overseeing all areas of the home.

We are looking for a manager who:

• Has experience of working with children and understands their needs
• Is supportive and passionate about developing people and the home
• Is child-focussed, we put our children first
• Is compassionate, but firm and hugely kind
• Has skills in quality assurance
• Has the energy and motivation to innovate and inspire others
• Has experience of multi-agency working
• Is flexible, creative and can adapt to the needs of the home
• Is an experienced leader

• Is willing to work towards a QCF Level 5 qualification or equivalent

Working hours for the role are predominantly Mon-Fri 0900-1700. Working from home days are available. Assistant Homes Managers are also required to work flexibly and provide shift cover including nights, bank holidays, sleep-ins and weekends.

Y our development is important to us and you will be supported not only by the leadership team at Albion Street but also by Managers in our other homes. You will be required to assume responsibility for the Home in the absence of the Homes Manager and undertake specific areas of responsibility to support the team.

If you wish to have an informal discussion after reading the job description, person specification and information pack please contact Cheri Blackamore on 07385950628.

In accordance with Ofsted requirements, all applicants must be aged 22 years or above, supply two references and provide full employment history and evidence to verify their eligibility to work in the UK.

All posts are subject to and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

NB: When completing the application form please ensure you provide evidence of your knowledge and skills against the person specification.

Please note that the Job Description refers to working with Children with Disabilities, however at Albion Street there are no children with disabilities.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.