Night Manager - Children's Residential Homes
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,479 to £32,495 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | SK8 6RQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Seashell Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
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.
About Seashell Trust:
Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The Trust comprises of the Royal School Manchester, the Royal College Manchester, 17 bespoke Residential Care Homes, Outreach Health and Family Services. We provide expert Residential care and Education for children and young people with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairments, communication disorders and autism. Our fantastic services are based all on one-site, which deepens our sense of community for our children and young people and the wider Seashell team.
About the Residential Homes:
At Seashell, our 17 bespoke Residential Homes are purpose-built with a ‘home from home’ feel, we provide 24-hour care, weekly and termly boarding and 52-week placement. As the Night Lead, you will have the opportunity to be part of this setting, where you can contribute to creating a comfortable and familiar atmosphere for our young adults.
Role summary
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.
Benefits…
33 days annual leave per year, including bank holidays (incremental based on length of service).
Detailed 2-week induction programme for all new employees.
Access to our on-site inclusive gym, fitness classes and swimming pool.
Blue light discount scheme.
Benenden Health Care Membership - access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advice.
Access to a wide range of vocational programmes to support you in your job role.
Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions.
Cycle to work scheme.
Free on-site parking.
Paid Enhanced DBS.
About recruitment at Seashell...
Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.
Our Core Values are represented within the three ‘I’s’ - Integrity Innovation and Involvement
We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.
This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We provide an environment that is safeguarded and as part of our safer recruitment policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken
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.
About Seashell Trust:
Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The Trust comprises of the Royal School Manchester, the Royal College Manchester, 17 bespoke Residential Care Homes, Outreach Health and Family Services. We provide expert Residential care and Education for children and young people with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairments, communication disorders and autism. Our fantastic services are based all on one-site, which deepens our sense of community for our children and young people and the wider Seashell team.
About the Residential Homes:
At Seashell, our 17 bespoke Residential Homes are purpose-built with a ‘home from home’ feel, we provide 24-hour care, weekly and termly boarding and 52-week placement. As the Night Lead, you will have the opportunity to be part of this setting, where you can contribute to creating a comfortable and familiar atmosphere for our young adults.
Role summary
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.
Benefits…
33 days annual leave per year, including bank holidays (incremental based on length of service).
Detailed 2-week induction programme for all new employees.
Access to our on-site inclusive gym, fitness classes and swimming pool.
Blue light discount scheme.
Benenden Health Care Membership - access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advice.
Access to a wide range of vocational programmes to support you in your job role.
Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions.
Cycle to work scheme.
Free on-site parking.
Paid Enhanced DBS.
About recruitment at Seashell...
Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.
Our Core Values are represented within the three ‘I’s’ - Integrity Innovation and Involvement
We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.
This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We provide an environment that is safeguarded and as part of our safer recruitment policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken
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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.