Residential Manager

Do you want to work to empower children we support to learn new thoughts, feelings, and actions in the most important areas of their lives?
If so, why not be part of our Children's residential service ?

The new purpose built Assessment Centre in Colwyn Bay delivers careers and experiences that are challenging, rewarding, and differentiated by our values in working together to make a positive difference to the lives of children to 'have the best life' possible.

We do this by providing children and young people with a safe and supportive environment and a fulfilling experience where their voice is heard and centred on their individual needs and what's important to them.
We look for people who share our values and we are seeking to recruit a Residential Unit Manager to join our team.

This a real opportunity to influence the development of the new service and embed trauma informed child centred therapeutic practice to children who have experienced numerous averse childhood experiences. You will be expected to lead a team of therapeutic residential workers to ensure that they are able to help young people recover from their experiences and develop skills and resilience into adult life .

The ability to talk with service users in the medium of Welsh is desirable and we actively encourage applicants with Welsh fluency.

Manager details for informal discussion: Catherine Mackenzie, Service Manager Children Looked After (catherine.mackenzie@conwy.gov.uk / 01492 577778)

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other.

We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an 'E' on the Person Specification).

We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage.

Mae'r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd.