Assistant Manager - Healthcare

Merco Medical Staffing Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Aylesbury is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and staff management in their specialist residential care service. This role involves ensuring high-quality, person-centred care while complying with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care and experience in leading care teams. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers excellent training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension and life assurance

Outstanding training and career progression

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in leading or supervising care teams.
• Strong understanding of CQC standards and person-centred care.
• Committed to empowering others.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership and hands-on support to care teams.
• Support recruitment, training, supervision, and appraisals.
• Ensure care plans and reviews are person-centred and up to date.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Assistant Manager - Specialist Residential Care
Location: Aylesbury Salary: A£28,000 - A£30,000 DOE Hours: 35 per week (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm with flexibility) On-call: Approx. 1 week per month

Empower lives. Build futures. Join a team that cares.

Our client is a UK charity supporting people with acquired brain injuries to rebuild independence and live meaningful lives. Their Aylesbury-based service offers specialist residential rehabilitation, and we're looking for a compassionate and capable Assistant Manager to help lead their dedicated team.

The Role
As Assistant Manager, you'll play a key part in day-to-day operations, staff management, and care coordination-ensuring services are person-centred, high quality, and compliant with all regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Provide visible leadership and hands-on support to care teams

Line-manage team leaders and frontline staff

Support recruitment, training, supervision, and appraisals

Coordinate rotas and ensure staffing meets care needs

Work with families, professionals, and local authorities

Help monitor budgets and service delivery standards

Participate in on-call rota

Ensure care plans and reviews are person-centred and up to date

Promote compliance with CQC and Health & Social Care Act requirements

About You

Level 3 Diploma (QCF/NVQ) in Health & Social Care or equivalent (or willing to work towards it)

Experience in leading or supervising care teams

Strong understanding of CQC standards and person-centred care

Great communicator with a flexible, proactive mindset

Organised, resilient, and committed to empowering others

What's in It for You

A£28,000 - A£30,000 salary (DOE)

33 days annual leave

Option to buy/sell up to 5 days leave

Health Cash Plan (from June)

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Pension, life assurance, long service awards

Free parking

Outstanding training and career progression

Your wellbeing and growth is important to this employer. If you're passionate about making a lasting impact, apply now and join a team that truly values what you bring.

Apply today - interviews are ongoing. All offers subject to DBS and reference checks.