Assistant Manager

Caretech; City of Edinburgh; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Welcome bonus of £500

Sleep-in payments

PVG cost covered

Progression within the company

Home from home environment

Résumé du poste

Caretech is seeking an assistant manager for a children’s residential home in Edinburgh. You will support the home manager, supervise staff, and maintain a warm, safe home where children feel valued and empowered to heal and thrive.

We require at least 2 years in a similar role, SVQ 4/SQF 9 and an HNC in Social Care (or working towards SVQ 4), plus a UK driving licence. Strong communication and empathy are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a similar role within children's residential care.
• SVQ 4 / SQF 9 Social Services (Children and Young People) and HNC in Social Care or working towards SVQ 4.
• UK driving licence is essential.
• Good knowledge of behaviour of children and young people and intervention strategies.

Responsabilités

• Supervise and mentor Senior Support Workers and their teams.
• Ensure children receive the highest level of support.
• Support home manager with updates and reports, responsible in the Home Manager's absence.
• Promote individuality and a warm, homely environment.
• Build strong relationships and provide emotional support for residents and staff.
• Plan and join activities like trips to the park, movie nights, or creative projects.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Mentoring

Staff supervision

Empathy

Formation

SVQ 4 / SQF 9 Social Services

HNC in Social Care

Description du poste

"We are a trauma responsiveorganisation, where every word, action and connection helps build hope. By listening with compassion and communicating with care, we create homes where children feel loved, safe, valued and empowered to heal and thrive."

At Spark of Genius, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures. A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters.

What You’ll Do

As an assistant manager you will support the home manager in ensuring the smooth running of the service and its staff.

• Supervise and mentor Senior Support Workers and their teams
• Ensure our children receive the highest level of support
• Support home manager with updates and reports, responsible in the Home Managers absence
• Promote individuality NOT a "one size fits all" approach, for residents and staff
• Monitoring of staff to provide development & training where required
• Promoting a warm, homely environment and ensuring all staff adopt this approach
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support for residents and staff alike
• Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects

New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.

A Little About This Home

Oaklea isa safe, nurturing environmentwhere young people can heal, grow and begin to thrive. What makes our home unique and inviting isn't just the physical space, but the warmth, compassion and consistency that fill it. Every room is designed to feel like home, with familiar comforts, personalised touches and spaces that promote both independenceand connection.

The young people we support are the heart of everything we do. They come to us with unique experiences, strengths and aspirations. Many have faced significant challenges, yet they show incredibleresilience and courage every day. We see beyond their trauma - we see their creativity, their dreams and their ability to thrive when given the right support.

Collaboration is at the heart of how we work. We communicate openly, support each other through challenges and celebrate the small victories that matter so much. Whether it's a quiet conversation after a tough day or a team debrief to reflect and improve, we stand together - and our ability to lift each other up, justas we list our young people in our care.

Who Are You

We're looking for people who genuinely care and want to make that difference. Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others. Taking pride in knowing you are helping to shape someone's life for the better.

• You'll have a minimum of 2 years in a similar role within children's residential
• Related qualifications SVQ 4/SQF 9 Social Services (Children and Young People) and HNC in Social Care/Academic equivalent or working towards SVQ 4 Social Services (Children and Young People)
• Manual UK driving licence is essential
• Wide knowledge of the behaviours displayed by children and young people and an understanding of a myriad of intervention strategies
• Knowledge of the Policy and Procedures in relation to residential child care
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Working Knowledge of legislation in relation to child care including National Care Standards, Children (Scotland) Act 1989, GIRFEC.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive rates of pay with enviable sleep-in payments
• £500 Welcome Bonus on completion of successful probation period
• Support to progress within the company
• PVG cost covered by company
• A genuine home from home with a friendly team