Nottinghamshire County Council
Assistant Care Manager
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Salary
£39,152 - £44,075 per annum
Type of vacancy
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time including some weekends
Hours per week
37
Work Base
Caudwell House, Southwell, NG25 0PT
Working Arrangements
Office Based
Job Description / Person Specification
[JDPS.pdf – 63KB](Opens in a new window)
Additional Documentation
[Residential Service Career Brochure (1) (1).pdf – 1591KB](Opens in a new window)
Competency Framework
Tier 6
Number of posts
1
Interview date
28 September 2026
Closing Date
23 August 2026 23:55
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Be there for your community when they need you most! Join Caudwell House as an Assistant Care Manager and shape a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment where every child can thrive.
Caudwell House, a children’s disability home ran by Nottinghamshire Council, is looking for an Assistant Care Manager to join our proactive and skilled management team. In this role, you will provide effective support to the Registered Manager, ensuring oversight and management of the delivery of high-quality care for children with physical disabilities and associated learning difficulties and/or health needs. You will take on a hands-on management role, balancing operational responsibilities with direct involvement with the children.
This is a busy and rewarding role where your judgement, leadership, and approach will directly influence children’s safety, wellbeing, and quality of life. It is a full-time position and involves working shifts and weekends.
As An Assistant Care Manager, Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Supporting the Registered Manager in developing and implementing the home's philosophy.
- Assisting in the development of services for children and their families.
- Participating in the review of service effectiveness, quality, and equality.
- Providing direct support to staff and children in managing their support needs.
- Deputising for the Deputy/Registered Manager in their absence.
- Engaging in various managerial tasks within a rewarding yet environment.
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To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need
- At least three years’ experience in residential childcare.
- A qualification at NVQ Level 3 (Children and Young People/Health and Social Care/Diploma) or equivalent, plus one year of post-qualifying experience.
- Evidence of regular training experiences and a willingness to undertake a management qualification.
- Experience in leadership or management
We Are Looking For Someone Who Demonstrates
- A passion for working with children and a genuine understanding of the challenges they and their families face.
- Strong leadership skills to guide and support staff effectively.
- The ability to build positive relationships and safeguard children from harm.
- A commitment to enabling children to achieve positive outcomes and providing enjoyable experiences through various activities.
Working Hours And Benefits
The working hours for this position are varied, including weekends, bank holidays, mornings, and evenings, with participation in the on-call duty system.
As an employee of Nottinghamshire County Council, you will benefit from:
- A comprehensive induction programme.
- Access to significant training, supervision, and development opportunities, including enrolment on a relevant management qualification.
- A supportive and enthusiastic team environment.
- Generous annual leave entitlement above statutory requirements.
- Participation in the local government pension scheme with a 6.5% employer contribution.
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The overriding principle at Caudwell House is that the children we care for should have an experience that is as enjoyable as possible, in a safe, healthy and relaxed environment which enables them to reach their full potential. With a strong ‘children first’ approach, children’s individual needs, choices and development are central to everything we do.
Join us at Caudwell House, where we pride ourselves on providing the best possible care for our children in a friendly and inclusive workplace.
NCC will not provide sponsorship for this role.
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For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Nicola Latham on +441159772392 or by email Nicola.Latham@nottscc.gov.uk.
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.
A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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