Assistant manager

Have you ever wanted to be involved in the setup of a new Children’s Residential home as an Assistant Manager?

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them, and we work together for change.

Have you ever wanted to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable Children and Young People?  Our new children's home in North Manchester will provide residential Care for Children and Young People with who Emotional Behavioural Challenges.

The Together Trust is one of the North West’s leading charities, offering individual care, support, and education to hundreds of children, young people, and adults each year. We are a not-for-profit charitable trust, so every penny goes back into benefiting the people that we support.

You will be working in a caring home environment, nurturing, and supporting the young people we work with helping them to overcome the issues they are facing. You will work with the team and the Registered Manager to give the support that these Children and Young People deserve to help make life better for them.

We have a rewarding opportunity for an Assistant Manager to join and set up a new residential children’s home in North Manchester, this home is being opened in partnership with Manchester City Council.

You will help to create a caring home for 3 young people who have various Emotional Behaviour Challenges. You will lead the team and mentor them in giving the support that these young people deserve to help make life better for them.  

Location –

Lower Broughton, North Manchester

Hours -

 37.5 hour

Salary - £34,653 - (£17.77ph)

Salary Enhancements -

£100.80 for sleep-in shifts and a 25% uplift on the hourly rate for weekend shifts.

We also offer….

• Annual Leave

   27-day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years

• Generous pension scheme

  and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service 

• Occupational sick pay

   and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.

• Reward and Discount platform

   offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.

• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card

• Proud to be a real living wage employer

• Refer a friend scheme

  , be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications

• Long service awards

   including cash gifts and extra holiday.

• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home

We also provide a caring, supportive environment for all our employees, with a strong emphasis on a good work / life balance, and this something you can’t put a value on

About the position….

• You will support the development of a style of leadership and organisational culture to ensure open and participatory management and practice, promoting the well-being of individuals and a positive image of residential care.

• Participate to establish an enabling culture, and effectively manage a home which enables children and young people to achieve optimal outcomes in a safe and secure environment

• To actively assist with the selection, recruitment and retention of staff to ensure a safe, nurturing and positive environment.

• Have responsibility for development and motivation of teams, individuals and self to enhance performance.

• Contribute to the management and monitoring of budgets to achieve efficient and effective use of resources and delivery of a high-quality home.

• You will work flexibly to undertake the full range of duties in a well-planned way that respects and values the Children and Young People as individuals.

What can you bring to the team….?

• An essential for this role is a QCF level 3 Health & Social Care (Children & young people) or equivalent.

• Significant residential care experience and supervisory experience.

• Ability to organise and manage the planning and implementation of new developments within time constraints.

• Knowledge of the National Care Standards.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll be expected to liaise with other staff, parents/carers, and professionals.

• An ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team, taking the lead when required, maintaining & encouraging open and