Scheme Manager - Oysterfields, St Albans
£33,054
Are you a compassionate and dynamic leader looking to make a meaningful difference? We are seeking a dedicated Scheme Manager to join our team and help shape a supportive environment where young people feel empowered to build brighter futures.
In this role, you will work closely with the management team to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our home, while driving forward innovative ideas that strengthen our services. Through a respectful and inclusive approach, you will champion our commitment to creating a place where young people and colleagues alike feel valued, heard and supported.
Candidates will ideally have 1 year's management experience and at least 2 years' experience working within the care and supported housing field or with young people.
Key Responsibilities:
Empowerment and Support:
Lead and inspire a dedicated team to empower vulnerable young people to develop independence and fulfil their potential, working compassionately alongside social workers and other professionals.
Skill Development:
Use a positive, respectful approach to help young people build essential life skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting and confidence-building, supporting their resilience and transition to independence.
Meaningful Engagement:
Encourage young people to take part in education, employment, training and volunteering, promoting inclusion and ensuring every individual has opportunities to thrive.
Collaborative Working:
Work collaboratively with external agencies to provide a joined-up and supportive journey for each young person.
Team Leadership:
Lead and support Senior Support Workers, Support Workers and Night Supervisors to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.
Operational Management:
Oversee staff rotas, annual leave and sickness cover to ensure smooth operational delivery.
Qualifications and Experience:
Educational Background:
NVQ Level 5 in Children & Young People or equivalent, or willingness to achieve this qualification in the workplace.
Relevant Experience:
Experience supporting young people facing complex challenges, including behavioural issues, mental health needs or substance misuse.
Asylum Process Experience:
Experience assisting young people navigating the Home Office asylum process.
Commitment to PIE:
Strong understanding of Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE) and how they support compassionate, relational practice.
Interpersonal Skills:
Ability to adapt communication to individual needs, ensuring young people feel respected, understood and engaged.
Flexibility:
Willingness to work across various community locations and adapt to diverse needs.
Professional Development:
Commitment to continuous learning, reflective practice and collaborative improvement.
Driving Requirements:
A car driver with access to a vehicle and business car insurance.
Regulatory Knowledge:
Understanding of, or willingness to learn, Ofsted regulations, with experience maintaining high standards in youth support settings.
Benefits:
Hightown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will require a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with any other relevant recruitment checks.
We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.
£33,054
Are you a compassionate and dynamic leader looking to make a meaningful difference? We are seeking a dedicated Scheme Manager to join our team and help shape a supportive environment where young people feel empowered to build brighter futures.
In this role, you will work closely with the management team to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our home, while driving forward innovative ideas that strengthen our services. Through a respectful and inclusive approach, you will champion our commitment to creating a place where young people and colleagues alike feel valued, heard and supported.
Candidates will ideally have 1 year's management experience and at least 2 years' experience working within the care and supported housing field or with young people.
Key Responsibilities:
Empowerment and Support:
Lead and inspire a dedicated team to empower vulnerable young people to develop independence and fulfil their potential, working compassionately alongside social workers and other professionals.
Skill Development:
Use a positive, respectful approach to help young people build essential life skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting and confidence-building, supporting their resilience and transition to independence.
Meaningful Engagement:
Encourage young people to take part in education, employment, training and volunteering, promoting inclusion and ensuring every individual has opportunities to thrive.
Collaborative Working:
Work collaboratively with external agencies to provide a joined-up and supportive journey for each young person.
Team Leadership:
Lead and support Senior Support Workers, Support Workers and Night Supervisors to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.
Operational Management:
Oversee staff rotas, annual leave and sickness cover to ensure smooth operational delivery.
Qualifications and Experience:
Educational Background:
NVQ Level 5 in Children & Young People or equivalent, or willingness to achieve this qualification in the workplace.
Relevant Experience:
Experience supporting young people facing complex challenges, including behavioural issues, mental health needs or substance misuse.
Asylum Process Experience:
Experience assisting young people navigating the Home Office asylum process.
Commitment to PIE:
Strong understanding of Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE) and how they support compassionate, relational practice.
Interpersonal Skills:
Ability to adapt communication to individual needs, ensuring young people feel respected, understood and engaged.
Flexibility:
Willingness to work across various community locations and adapt to diverse needs.
Professional Development:
Commitment to continuous learning, reflective practice and collaborative improvement.
Driving Requirements:
A car driver with access to a vehicle and business car insurance.
Regulatory Knowledge:
Understanding of, or willingness to learn, Ofsted regulations, with experience maintaining high standards in youth support settings.
Benefits:
- Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, rising to 35 with service (pro rata)
- £33,054 salary
- Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
- Monthly attendance bonus
- Blue Light Card: Access to discounts for local and national retailers
- Commitment to health and wellbeing through the Five Ways to Wellbeing
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times annual salary
- Access to an employee assistance helpline
Hightown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will require a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with any other relevant recruitment checks.
We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.