Transition Home Manager

Our Transition Home will support the resettlement of our young people back into the community after spending time with us in a secure environment. The overall aim of our Transition Home is to lessen the likelihood of the young person re-offending, reduce vulnerability and improve overall life chances., The Transition Home Manager will ensure high quality care services are provided to our young people in accordance with the relevant legislation, policies, and procedures. They will co-ordinate and monitor the casework of a team of practitioners and ensure standards of performance are accomplished.

We are looking for a manager who can show committed to deliver the highest standards of care for our young people, you will be a forward looking, strategic thinker who had the skills to motivate others to drive success.

If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

TRAINING
We offer a comprehensive four-week induction and shadowing programme for all new members of the team as well as excellent ongoing training and development opportunities. Alongside this, we provide dedicated one-to-one time to reflect upon workplace practice and facilitate access to specialist support when needed.,

• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year through our salary sacrifice scheme


• Contributory career average salary pension scheme


• Pay enhancements for unsociable hours


• Trade Union membership


• Discounted gym membership


• Employee Assist Scheme


The standard working week is 37 hours, however, there will a requirement to cover in a Duty Manager capacity between the hours of 7am and 10pm, this will include bank holidays and weekends., We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.

AYCLIFFE
Aycliffe is a state-of-the-art secure environment for young people aged between 10 and 18 who are sentenced, remanded or placed under a secure accommodation order directed by the courts. Our facilities and service are exceptional resulting in our retained 'Outstanding' rating with Ofsted in health and Good overall., Here at Aycliffe, we strive to provide exceptional parenting to all our young people which requires a philosophical mindset that can look beyond the young person's presenting attitude and background. If you would like to know more about our centre, please follow the link: www.durham.gov.uk/aycliffesecurecentre

Working with our young people has the potential to be one of the most rewarding career choices you will make. Our work is challenging and physical but if you have the drive, dedication, resilience, and passion to make a difference, this could be the role for you.