Assistant Manager - Healthcare

Merco Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in the UK is seeking an Assistant Manager for their Aylesbury-based residential care service. This role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, managing staff, and ensuring high-quality, person-centred care. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care and experience in leading care teams. The position offers a competitive salary, generous leave options, and opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension and life assurance

Free parking

Outstanding training and career progression

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.
• Line-manage team leaders and frontline staff.
• Coordinate rotas and ensure staffing meets care needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Proactive Mindset

Resilience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Assistant Manager Specialist Residential Care

Location: Aylesbury
Salary: GBP28,000 GBP30,000 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

• GBP28,000 GBP30,000 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.