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.
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