Assistant Manager - Children's Residential

Job description

About the Company

Are you an experienced residential childcare professional looking to progress into a leadership role? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Assistant Manager to support the management of a children's residential home for young people with Learning Disabilities. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

About the Role

Working alongside the Home Manager, you will help lead the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and support are delivered to every young person.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager in the daily running of the home
• Lead, supervise, and mentor residential care staff
• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and structured environment
• Contribute to care planning, reviews, and multi-agency meetings
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and quality standards are consistently met
• Conduct staff supervisions, inductions, and practice support sessions
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and administrative documentation
• Support Ofsted inspections and regulatory compliance
• Promote positive outcomes in education, health, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing

Qualifications

• Level 3 or 4 qualification in Children's Residential Care (or equivalent)
• Level 5 Residential Childcare qualification, or willingness to work towards it
• Previous experience within a children's residential care setting

Required Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to manage challenging situations professionally and effectively
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred
• Enhanced DBS required (support available)

Preferred Skills

• None specified

Pay range and compensation package

• Competitive salary package of up to £32,000+ per annum
• Additional sleep-in payments
• Funded Level 5 Residential Childcare qualification
• Clear progression pathway to Registered Manager
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and passionate leadership team
• Company pension scheme
• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Equal Opportunity Statement

If you're passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes and are ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team committed to making a real difference every day.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Great Wyrley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-07-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English