Assistant Team Manager

Assistant Team Manager Lymington, Hampshire Annual Salary £34, hours per week Here at Hill House School we have a new opening for an Assistant Team Manager to support the appropriate Manager to maintain a stable, happy and caring environment that puts the health, safety and welfare of our young people first. Hill House School is a registered education provision for students aged 11 – 19 years old and has been rated 'OUTSTANDING' by Ofsted in all areas.

We offer 52 week residential care for boys and girls with a diagnosis of Autism, severe learning difficulties and associated behaviours. Qualifications RQF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification in child/adult care/support or willingness to work towards this. To undertake required training as requested of you that is relevant to your post. Person Specification Knowledge of basic aspects of management practice including principles of effective supervision and appraisal.

Knowledge of learning disabilities and/or special needs including recent developments Good knowledge of recognised positive approaches to working with challenging behaviours associated with learning difficulties. Knowledge of good practice in recruitment and selection Knowledge of what equal opportunities and discrimination are and how it can be prevented Knowledge of human development/education. Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards and legislations You will provide appropriate physical and emotional support to young people in residence as part of a team of care staff within a residential environment.

You will be an excellent role model, conducting yourself in a professional manner and being able to relate to staff in a supportive and motivational manner. Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time.

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Cambian Group employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.