Job Title: Night Manager - Children’s Residential Homes
Salary: £31,479 - £32,495 per annum (dependent on experience) + benefits
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ
Are you passionate about providing exceptional care and support?
At Seashell Trust, we’re dedicated to enriching the lives of children and young adults with complex disabilities, and we’re looking for a committed Night Manager to join our team. This vital role ensures the highest standards of care and safety during the night, offering leadership to the night staff and fostering a nurturing environment for our residents.

As the Night Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the well-being of our children, ensuring their needs are met throughout the night-time hours. You will directly manage the shift leads/seniors and associated staff teams in promoting quality sleep for our children. When awake, you will support the team to ensure our children are provided with a safe and supportive environment to help them achieve their full potential.
This is a great opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment where your support can truly make a difference in the everyday lives of our children.

Requirements of the role:

• L4 or L3 QCF Level 3 Diploma Children’s & Young People’s Workforce, NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care (CCYP) Diploma or equivalent is essential
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted Quality Standards and Children’s Homes Regulations
• Previous experience of working in a similar care environment with knowledge of sensory impairments, and complex health needs
• Knowledge in safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults
• Strong experience of managing a staff team; supervising and completing appraisals with staff in a care setting
• Good written and verbal communication skills, ability to write and maintain reports and children / young people notes
• Skilled in creation of bespoke care and support plans, risk assessments etc.
• Experience of working with a variety of communication methods including PECs, objects of reference and basic signed communication
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with parents/staff/other professionals.