Assistant Home Manager

Additional Resources; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established child-focused organization in the UK seeks a Deputy Home Manager to support the running of the home and guide the care team. The role includes responsibilities such as assisting with operational oversight, leading shifts, and ensuring high-quality support for vulnerable young people. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in a care environment and a Level 3 qualification. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a supported housing or children's residential setting.
• 1 year supervisory experience within a care environment.
• Experience supporting vulnerable young people with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Manager with daily operational oversight.
• Contribute to care planning and review needs of young people.
• Lead shifts and ensure smooth, informative handovers.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Attention to detail

IT proficiency

Knowledge of safeguarding principles

Education

Level 3 qualification (e.g., QCF/NVQ)

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Deputy Home Manager / Assistant Home Manager to a well-established child-focused organisation that provides a safe, supportive environment for growth and learning.

As a Deputy Home Manager / Assistant Home Manager, you will be supporting the overall running of the home, guiding the care team, and ensuring every young person receives tailored, high-quality support.

This full-time role offers a salary range of £30,000 - £34,000 and benefits.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Assisting the Registered Manager with day-to-day operational oversight.
• Contributing to care planning and reviewing the evolving needs of young people.
• Supporting colleagues to deliver proactive, individualised care.
• Encouraging constructive relationships between young people, staff, and families.
• Leading shifts and ensuring smooth, informative handovers.
• Overseeing induction, mentoring, and development of new team members.
• Upholding financial and administrative processes in line with organisational guidelines.
• Ensuring all regulatory documentation is accurate, compliant, and ready for inspection.
• Carrying out risk assessments in line with safeguarding and health & safety requirements.

What We Are Looking For:

• Previously worked as a Deputy Manager, Deputy Home Manager, Assistant Manager, Childcare Manager, Care Manager, Deputy care Manager, Home Manager, Care Practitioner, Therapeutic Practitioner, Childcare Practitioner, Assistant Home Manager, Assistant Care Manager or in a similar role.
• Previous experience of 2 years in a supported housing or children's residential setting.
• Supervisory background of 1 year within a care environment.
• Experience supporting vulnerable young people with diverse and complex needs.
• A relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g., QCF/NVQ) with a willingness to progress to Level 5.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and supported accommodation practice.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation and quality standards within children's social care.
• IT proficiency and strong attention to detail.
• Full, clean driving licence.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Deputy Manager to step into a meaningful role and make a real impact.

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