Job Descrip(cid:415)on & Person Specifica(cid:415)on

Rose Road is a Southampton-based charity that since 1952 has been
suppor(cid:415)ng children and young people with complex disabili(cid:415)es and care
needs, and their families, from across Hampshire and surrounding areas. We
provide overnight short respite breaks, on-site and community-based day
services, flexible outreach support and at-home care, and SEN advice
services.

To apply, go to www.roseroad.org.uk/jobs or scan the QR code
to be taken directly to the online applica(cid:415)on form.

Role:

Respite Assistant Manager

Responsible to:

Service Manager

Hours:

Loca(cid:415)on:

Salary:

Full (cid:415)me 37 hours per week Including Sleep Ins

Bradbury Centre

£30,415.98 - £32,646.89 + Sleep ins paid at £65

Closing date:

7th October 2025

Job Descrip(cid:415)on

Summary:

Role specific tasks and
responsibili(cid:415)es

We are looking for an enthusias(cid:415)c person to join our dynamic respite
management team. The role involves working as part of the service
management team to deliver high standards of care and support to
service users and leadership to staff on shi(cid:332). A large part of the shi(cid:332)
manager role is to deliver a high volume of medica(cid:415)on to service users,
leading shi(cid:332)s daily, suppor(cid:415)ng and mentoring staff, carrying out
audi(cid:415)ng procedures and suppor(cid:415)ng the registered manager in
addi(cid:415)onal tasks. You will directly line manage a group of support staff
and provide supervisions, appraisals and proba(cid:415)on mee(cid:415)ngs. We are
looking for a candidate who is, competent in making decisions and
problem solving.
Roles & Responsibili(cid:415)es:
Making day to day decisions and carrying out tasks as required.
Line management of a group of staff as directed by the Registered
Manager.
Key work a group of service users as directed by the Registered
Manager.
Assis(cid:415)ng the Registered Manager in recrui(cid:415)ng, training, induc(cid:415)ng,
suppor(cid:415)ng and mentoring staff.
Suppor(cid:415)ng the Registered Manager in the achievement of financial
objec(cid:415)ves.

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To work as part of the service management team in delivering high
standards of care and support to service users and providing support
and leadership to staff on shi(cid:332).
To take responsibility for the management of the service and staff on
shi(cid:332). By leading and managing shi(cid:332)s daily.
Delivering high volumes of medica(cid:415)on to service users, including the
management of medica(cid:415)on rooms, following audi(cid:415)ng procedures and
keeping accurate records.
To work daily as part of the shi(cid:332) to provide personal support and
assistance to service users.
To assist the registered manager in monitoring work schedules daily to
meet the needs of the service.
Where necessary to take on the role of liaising with transport services
and schools maintaining and ordering equipment and anything else
deemed appropriate by the Registered Manager.

Job breadth and communica(cid:415)on:
Suppor(cid:415)ng the process in rela(cid:415)on to monthly visits and announced
inspec(cid:415)ons, liaising where required with CQC, OFSTED and other key
agencies.
A(cid:425)end service user reviews.
Support the Registered Manager to foster posi(cid:415)ve links with the
Safeguarding Team within the local Social Services Team and to ensure
that procedures are followed.
Ensuring that policies and procedures are maintained, are up to date,
and have been shared with all staff.
Sharing relevant informa(cid:415)on with staff and service users that has been
cascaded by the service manager and feeding upwards issues,
comments, and ideas.
Keeping informa(cid:415)on about the service up to date and available for
internal
and external stakeholders.

Decision making:
Working to ensure that the needs of the people that we support are
regularly assessed, recorded, and reviewed, using a “person centred”
approach, involving all key stakeholders in the process.
Contribu(cid:415)ng to the new referral assessment procedures and to
providing the opportunity for individuals to trial the service.
Ensuring that service users have the opportunity to develop a range of
skills which encourage independence and the achievement of personal
objec(cid:415)ves., including access to leisure, day and employment
opportuni(cid:415)es which meet their needs and wishes.
Lead and support the team to support each individual in such a way
that their health, welfare, spiritual, cultural and religious needs are met

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and that they have the opportunity to par(cid:415)cipate in and access
community facili(cid:415)es.
Ensuring that all staff keep accurate and up to date records (including
the administra(cid:415)on of medica(cid:415)on), making sure that relevant
professionals and other staff are kept informed of needs, significant
events and any changes.
Making sure that people that we support are protected from harm and
where necessary to take on the role of the Designated Safeguarding
Lead (DSL).
Giving service users the opportunity and support, where they wish, to
maintain links with family and friends.

Problem Solving:
Assis(cid:415)ng the Registered Manager in implemen(cid:415)ng an agreed system of
quality assurance that measures how well the service meets its aims
and objec(cid:415)ves.
Ensuring that service users are aware of the complaints policy and
procedures and encouraged to use this.
Contribute to the process of carrying out regular service user surveys
and monitoring the performance of staff.
Suppor(cid:415)ng service users to access advocacy support when required.
Ensuring that staff are aware of the policies and procedures and
encouraged to adhere to these at all (cid:415)mes.
In line with Rose Road’s policies and procedures, ensure a safe working
environment by contribu(cid:415)ng to risk assessments, ensuring staff are
trained and proac(cid:415)ve in assessing and repor(cid:415)ng risk.
 Ensuring that staff operate with appropriate equipment and materials
to undergo their work in a safe and healthy way.

Accountability and Impact:
Working as part of the team to ensure that occupancy and growth
targets are met.
Working with the Registered Manager to ensure that staff resources are
maximised, with minimum use of agency staff and over(cid:415)me.
Monitoring absence levels and implemen(cid:415)ng sickness management
policies.
To manage any capability and disciplinary issues within the service.
Ensuring that staff receive appraisals (PDPs) and 1:1 supervisions within
agreed (cid:415)mescales.
Wri(cid:415)ng reports as required and ensuring that accurate records are kept.
This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure &
Barring Service

DBS check needed?

Required qualifica(cid:415)ons  NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or relevant qualifica(cid:415)on

Benefits

The Rose Road Association is an equal opportunities employer.

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All staff undergo regular Supervisions, wellbeing check ins and an
annual appraisal.

All staff also receive the following:

  25 days annual leave per annum, rising to 28 days after five

years’ continuous service
  Contributory pension scheme
  Paid sickness (following 3 months’ service)
  Comprehensive Training and Development with opportunities to

progress

  Employee Assistance Programme

Person Specification – what we need from you

Essen(cid:415)al

Desirable

Education and Training

  Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

  Understand the principles and
values that underpin service
provision for disabled children and
adults.

  Knowledge of disabili(cid:415)es
  Knowledge of Health & safety

requirements

  Leadership and Management
Award or prepared to work
towards it.

Achievements, Experience, Skills & Abilities

  Ability to work alone and within a team
  A good level of experience in supervision of

staff.

  Knowledge and experience of
disabili(cid:415)es and complex health
care needs.

  Be prepared to become a trainer in
a core subject as directed by the
Registered Manager

  Good Time Management and

organiza(cid:415)onal skills

  Good IT Skills
  Experience in leading and

managing a team.

  Management of administering
medica(cid:415)on, following audi(cid:415)ng
procedures and keeping accurate
records.

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Our Values & Expected Behaviours

Our focus is always on the children and young people we support, as well as their families, our
employees and volunteers.  Our Values are essential in providing a moral compass that guides
actions and decisions, creating a shared culture, establishing trust, driving strategic direction,
and infusing the organisation with meaning and purpose.

We are Trustworthy - We build trust with the children, young people, and families we support – as
well as our partners - by being dependable, reliable, and accountable in all that we do.

We are Kind - We understand and value the unique needs of the people that we support.
Providing care and support with compassion and empathy.

We are Open & Honest - We foster an honest and open-minded culture and are transparent in
both our decision making and communication.

We are Forward Thinking - We are committed to providing the highest quality of care, constantly
seeking new, collaborative, and creative ways to deliver our services– encouraging everyone to be
ambitious and to achieve their goals.

We are Professional - Flexible and agile in our approach, we uphold the highest professional
standards to meet the needs of our children, young people, and their families.

Working within our organisation’s Values Framework – Expected Behaviour Level

Our five values have clear descrip(cid:415)ons and iden(cid:415)fied behaviours that demonstrate what they look
like in prac(cid:415)ce. The behaviours are split into three levels which are intended to be relevant and
consistent throughout various roles within Rose Road.
Job Descrip(cid:415)ons include the different levels of each behaviour required which should be
demonstrated throughout recruitment processes and ongoing employment.

Full details can be found at www.roseroad.org.uk/valuesframework (opens a PDF)

We are Trustworthy
We are Kind
We are Open and Honest

We are Forward Thinking
We are Professional

Behaviour Level 2
Behaviour Level 2
Behaviour Level 2

Behaviour Level 2
Behaviour Level 2