Assistant Manager

• Annual Salary: £35,000 - £42,000
• Location: Wisbech
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a dynamic and flexible Assistant Manager with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to join our small, ambitious, and friendly team. This role involves overseeing the daily operations of a children’s home, ensuring high-quality care services for our young people who are at the centre of everything we do.

• Supervise and support staff in delivering exceptional care to our young people, leading from the front in a kind, thoughtful, and supportive way.
• Develop and implement placement plans, having high aspirations for our young people.
• Oversee policies and procedures and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage daily operations to maintain a safe, welcoming, homely, and loving environment for our young people.
• Deputise for the Deputy Manager in their absence.
• Support all regulatory activities and facilitate Regulation 44 visits.
• Meet commissioners and stakeholders and manage OFSTED inspections.

• Leadership skills and staff supervision experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in risk management.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Senior Residential Child Care Worker or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection.
• Diploma of Higher Education (preferred).
• Driving Licence (required).

• Competitive salary with bonus scheme and performance bonus.
• Additional leave, casual dress, and company events.
• Company pension, discounted or free food, and an employee mentoring programme.
• Flexitime, free parking, on-site parking, and a referral programme.
• Work from home options.
• Schedule includes overtime, offering flexible working hours.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding role and make a significant impact in the lives of young people, apply now to join us as an Assistant Manager.

Please note: This role requires in-person work and is subject to extensive reference and recruitment checks.