Assistant Manager

Randstad Care; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £500

Refer-a-friend bonus £1,000

35 days leave

QCF Level 5 funding

Specialist training

PVG/DBS checks

Pension

Full-time contract

Job summary

Randstad Care in Scotland is seeking an Assistant Manager for a children’s residential home in Danderhall. You will partner with the Registered Manager to run the home and deliver high-quality 24/7 care to young people facing emotional challenges.

The role requires a deep understanding of youth development, UK childcare standards, and a commitment to completing the QCF Level 5 leadership qualification within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Experience: Significant background within a children's residential care setting with a deep understanding of youth developmental needs.
• Qualifications: HNC in Social Care, SVQ Level 3 in Care, or equivalent qualification.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid working knowledge of relevant childcare legislation and National Care Standards.
• Licence: A valid UK manual driving licence is essential.
• Development Commitment: Willingness to register for and complete the QCF Level 5 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Registered Manager to ensure the efficient operational running of the residential home.
• Provide high-quality, continuous care to children and young people facing emotional and developmental challenges.
• Deliver 24/7 support and supervision to the care team, including direct observation of practice across shift patterns.
• Contribute to comprehensive care plans, risk assessments, and formal review reports.
• Promote an open, participatory management style that motivates staff and prioritises team well-being.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and empowering atmosphere that encourages young people to achieve their personal goals.

Job description

Are you a dedicated social care professional ready to step into a leadership role where you truly shape the futures of vulnerable young people? A leading, highly respected provider of children's residential care is seeking an ambitious Assistant Manager to join their trauma-informed team in Danderhall.

In this vital role, you will help create a warm, predictable, and supportive environment where young people can overcome early trauma, build meaningful relationships, and genuinely thrive. Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will play an instrumental part in guiding staff practice, managing day-to-day operations, and ensuring the delivery of compassionate, high-standard care. If you are looking to elevate your career within an empowering, child-centred culture that actively invests in your professional growth, this is the opportunity for you.

What’s in it for you?

• Welcome & Referral Incentives: £500 welcome bonus plus a £1,000 refer-a-friend scheme.
• Generous Leave: 35 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Funded Professional Growth: Full financial and practical support to achieve your QCF Level 5 leadership qualification within 18 months.
• Specialist Training Suite: Fully paid induction, bespoke trauma-informed care models, therapeutic crisis intervention, and attachment training.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Paid PVG/DBS checks, competitive company pension scheme, and full-time contract stability.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Partner with the Registered Manager to ensure the efficient operational running of the residential home.
• Provide high-quality, continuous care to children and young people facing emotional and developmental challenges.
• Deliver 24/7 support and supervision to the care team, including direct observation of practice across shift patterns.
• Contribute to comprehensive care plans, risk assessments, and formal review reports.
• Promote an open, participatory management style that motivates staff and prioritises team well-being.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and empowering atmosphere that encourages young people to achieve their personal goals.

What we need from you

• Experience: Significant background within a children's residential care setting with a deep understanding of youth developmental needs.
• Qualifications: HNC in Social Care, SVQ Level 3 in Care, or equivalent qualification.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid working knowledge of relevant childcare legislation and National Care Standards.
• Licence: A valid UK manual driving licence is essential.
• Development Commitment: Willingness to register for and complete the QCF Level 5 qualification.

Transferable Skills & Alternative Titles

This position may also suit individuals with experience as a Residential Senior Support Worker, Team Leader - Social Care, Deputy Care Home Manager, Children's Services Supervisor, Care Coordinator, or Lead Youth Practitioner.

Ready to make a difference?