Residential Team Manager - London, United Kingdom - Young Futures

Young Futures
Young Futures
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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Most of us can count on our families for love, support and guidance when we need it most. But young people in care have to grow up without this safety net. And at age 18, the limited support they do receive drops substantially at a really critical time.
This lack of support can leave them feeling abandoned and vulnerable and facing a future of further disadvantage.

We're here to fill that gap and to support young care-leavers on their journey into adulthood. We help them move towards practical, financial, social and emotional independence and a happier and more fulfilling future.

**Residential Team Manager

Location**:
Yvonne House on Wandsworth Road (SW8 4TE) and office on Lambeth Walk (SE11 6EE)

Hours:
Full-time (40hrs pw), working flexibly, including evenings and weekends, and participation in the Managers' on-call rota.

Salary:
£49,000 - £53,000 + £2,000 on-call allowance + benefits


We are looking for a forward-thinking, passionate and authentic Residential Team Manager to manage our all-female therapeutic unit for young women aged 16+ and support the Management Team in preparing for Ofsted registration.


We have a strong track record in providing excellent semi-independent provision to young people aged 16+, and in scoring outstandingly in all service reviews.

Our plan is to be able to offer same outstanding quality to children aged 14-17 by registeringwith Ofsted.

Whilst we have a stunning, modern, purpose-built, all-female therapeutic unit in SW8, our greatest asset is our people. We have a can-do culture that drives good engagement, strong collaboration, and continuous improvement.


Do you have?

  • At least 1 years' experience of linemanagement/leadership in a setting supporting young people.
  • Good understanding of best practice and relevant policies.
  • Ability to promote a culture of codesign that best enables young people to have their voices heard.
  • Good working knowledge of the impact of trauma and vicarious trauma.
  • Passion matched with a commitment to making a difference to young people in care through kindness, collaboration, and creativity.
  • Strong values and a commitment to inclusion, diversity and equality.
  • The Level 5 Managers' Diploma if you do not hold this qualification then we will support you to achieve this within the timeframe set in the Children's Homes Regulations.

Salary & Benefits


We believe all staff should be paid well for work that delivers excellent services and changes the lives of young people in and leaving care.


As a result we offer:


  • Competitive Sector Salary (including options to flex working hours up or down) + Work Related Travel + Pension Contribution
  • Generous Annual Leave 37 Days prorata, including Bank Holidays.
  • Wellbeing Budget (£25 per month for all staff to encourage selfcare)
  • Monthly wellbeing time
  • Training and Support online modules, group training and personal training budget
  • Line Management and Therapeutic 1:1 Supervision, and Therapeutic Group Supervision monthly
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

Interviews:
from Monday 20th March 2023


Start date:
From April


Interested?


Young Futures is committed to developing positive policies to promote equal opportunities in employment to ensure all applicants are treated equally regardless of race, age, sex, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity,marriage and civil partnership or gender reassignment.

No agencies please.
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