We are recruiting an Assistant Manager to help lead either an established children’s home or a new provision that is in the early stages of being set up. Our established service, Haresfield, is a vibrant home dedicated to supporting children and young people with learning disabilities and behaviours that may challenge. It offers more than just a place to live – it’s a place where they can truly flourish. Our team creates a safe, nurturing and empowering environment where they are all encouraged to discover their strengths, develop new skills and build confidence for the future. Our new home will also be located near Chippenham, Wiltshire. Whether stepping into a well-established service or helping shape a brand-new home from the ground up, this is a unique opportunity to join a growing organisation committed to providing safe, stable and nurturing environments for children and young people. Join us and you can expect Salary up to £ 35,000p.a. DOE Paid break 6 weeks annual leave Benefits Supportive Management team Full time mental health first aiders who are there for you when you need them Auto Enrolment Pension Long service awards 24 hour confidential employee advice line Access to blue light card discounts Working Hours 40 hours per week, flexibility required Undertaking support shifts in line with the needs of the business Participating in on-call essential. Training and Development We’re passionate about helping our people grow: Funded apprenticeships and diplomas Accredited Positive Behaviour Management Training Mandatory Training Provided Job description As Assistant Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping a safe, stable, and positive environment for both the young people and staff. Your responsibilities will include Overseeing the day to day running of the care service Creating and managing the staff rota Creating and maintaining care plans Conducting quality assurance audits Leading and managing staff so they can perform their roles safely and to the best of their ability About You You will have Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire a positive, inclusive culture Minimum 2 years experience in a managerial role Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire a positive, inclusive culture Experience of supporting individuals and teams through the effective use of behavioural support Strong communication skills QCF Level 3 or equivalent achieved Strong numeracy, literacy and computer skills A broad knowledge of learning disabilities We are looking for people who are: Caring and respectful enabling the people we support to have a high quality of life and make their own decisions Flexible and adaptable will to go the extra mile to make a positive difference to someone’s life Enthusiastic with excellent communication skills committed to developing positive working relationships Positive, fun-loving, with a good sense of humour Safeguarding Commitment We are committed to the safety and well-being of the individuals who use our services and promote safer recruitment practices. If you do not disclose something in your application that could prevent you working with children or vulnerable adults, this could result in you being referred to the police and/or DBS as it is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children and/or vulnerable adults to apply for a role in a regulated activity. If you have made a declaration in relation to a conviction that does not threaten the safety of the vulnerable people, we support we will consider your application and explore further during the recruitment process. Equal Opportunities Statement We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment. We are a disability confident employer We are a mental health at work committed employer