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SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
JOB DESCRIPTION
DIRECTORATE
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S
DIVISION/SECTION
CHILDREN’S RESIDENTIAL
SERVICE
POST TITLE
ASSISTANT HOME MANAGER
GRADE
SUG 7 (PLUS WEEKEND INCREMENTS)
COMPETENCY LEVEL
DIPSW OR LEVEL 4 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE NVQ
OR EQUIVALENT PLUS MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATION
WITHIN 24 MONTHS OF APPOINTMENT
RESPONSIBLE TO
REGISTERED HOME MANAGER
RESPONSIBLE FOR
RESIDENTIAL STAFF AND BUSINESS SUPPORT AND
ANCILLARY STAFF
HOLIDAY AND
SICKNESS RELIEF
REGISTERED HOME MANAGER
PURPOSE OF JOB
1 To assist in the management of a residential children’s home that provides for and
promotes the care of disabled children and which works in partnership with their
families.
2 To maintain care standards and registration of the home by providing operational
management and supervision of first-line managers, contributing to planning and
evaluation, liaising with other agencies, leading projects, managing and developing
staff.
WORKING FOR SHEFFIELD
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To assist in the management of a residential respite service that provides for and
promotes the care of disabled children. To work in partnership with the children and
their families to achieve the best quality care outcomes according to their agreed
care plans
2. To assist in the implementation of relevant legislation, regulation and guidance in
relation to this service.
3. To contribute to the development of service strategy and policy, business planning
and budgetary processes as required.
4. To communicate appropriately and professionally within and outside the local
authority and to represent the service within the Directorate and with other
agencies.
OPERATIONAL PRINCIPLES
1. The service is about providing excellent residential respite care for children and
young people with severe disabilities.
2. All officers will operate within a professional framework based on the Best
Performing Council, Code of Conduct, and the Rights and Responsibility
documents.
3. All officers are accountable for their action, or inaction, within the performance
management and appraisal framework.
4. All managers should be aware of the needs and issues for the different communities
in Sheffield. The impact of race, gender, disability, age and sexuality on the
provision of service and management of workers is at the heart of good practice.
5. Children and Young People’s Directorate is managed within a corporate framework
and managers will contribute, where appropriate, to corporate initiatives.
Council employees are required to work at all times within the policies and procedures
of the Local Authority.
Any other duties and responsibilities as may be determined after negotiation between
management, the post-holder and the appropriate trade unions.
Issue date: 02.03.05
Working for Sheffield
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
PERSON SPECIFICATION
POST: Assistant Home Manager
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Skills:
Management practice relating to:
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Sickness monitoring
Accidents
Violent incidents
Supervision
Appraisal
Employee development (including NVQ)
Effective communication skills, both written
and oral.
Organisational skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to manage change
Ability to work in partnership with others
Ability to manage and motivate staff
Application form/written
exercise/interview
Knowledge:
Knowledge of legislation, regulation and guidance of Application form/written
children, including those with disabilities.
exercise/interview
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Children Act 1989
Care Standards
Every Child Matters
Child Protection procedures and practice
Health and Safety
Quality Protects
Child Development
Anti-oppressive practice
Complaints procedures
Risk Assessment
Experience:
Minimum of three years experience of children in
residential setting.
Minimum of one year’s management experience,
Application form
Application form
with direct responsibility for supervising the work of
others and supporting their learning.
Qualification:
Minimum - NVQ 3 H&SC or equivalent,
Diploma in Social Work/CQSW or Level 4 NVQ plus
a relevant management qualification or the ability to
complete such qualifications
Work Related Circumstances:
 The ability to work flexibly to meet the needs
of the services, including working evenings,
some weekends and bank holiday.
 Willingness to travel within the city boundary
 Good health record
 Reliability
 Resilience
Application form/copy of certificates
SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES FOR ASSISTANT HOME MANAGER (SUG
7)
Assistant Home Managers are expected to demonstrate the following
competencies by the attainment of the MRCCA Award. These
competencies will be reviewed and changed periodically by the
awarding body
401
Demonstrate a style of leadership that ensures an organisational culture of
open and participatory management and practice
402
Manage the development and direction of the provision
403
Manage a provision which actively promotes children’s and young people’s
life chances
404
Develop and maintain and environment which safeguards and protects
children and young people
405
Take responsibility for the continuing professional development of self and
others.
406
Promote and manage a quality provision.
407
Contribute to the selection, recruitment and retention of staff to develop a
quality service.
408
Develop teams and individuals to enhance performance.
409
Develop and maintain healthy and safe working practices and environment.
410
Develop your plans for the business
411
Determine the effective use of resources
412
Manage and contribute to childcare practice and group living.
413
Manage and engage in work with children and young people, individually
and in groups, to achieve optimal outcomes.
414
Work with parents, families, carers and significant others to achieve
optimum outcomes for children and young people.
415
Undertake and/or co-ordinate work with networks, communities and
agencies to achieve optimal outcomes for children and young people
416
Contribute to the development of services, policies and practices, which
optimise life chances for all children and young people.
417
Support competence achieved in the workplace.
418
Assess candidates using a range of methods (A1)
419
Assess candidates performance through observation (A2)
420
Conduct internal quality assurance of the assessment process (V1)
Council employees are required to work at all times within the policies and procedures
of the local authority.