Assistant Manager – Residential Child Care
Make a Difference. Lead with Purpose. Change Young Lives.
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to thrive? Do you believe that strong, compassionate leadership can transform lives? If so, this could be the role for you.
As an Assistant Manager, you will play a vital role in shaping a safe, nurturing, and empowering home where children and young people feel valued, supported, and able to reach their full potential. Working closely with the Service Manager, you’ll help lead a dedicated team that puts care, consistency, and positive outcomes at the heart of everything they do.
The Impact You’ll Make
You won’t just manage a service — you’ll help create a home. A place where children feel secure, heard, and encouraged to grow. Your leadership will directly influence the quality of care, staff morale, and the life chances of the young people you support.
Your Role
- Support the Service Manager in the day-to-day operational leadership of the residential home
- Provide high-quality, child-centred care to children and young people
- Lead, motivate, and support a team of Residential Child Care Workers
- Promote positive practice in line with Social Care Standards
- Oversee staff supervision, training needs, rotas, and staffing levels
- Work collaboratively with Senior Residential Child Care Workers to ensure smooth daily operations
- Contribute to organisational efficiency and continuous improvement across the service
Professional Growth
At Horizons, we are committed to developing our leaders. On successful appointment, you will benefit from an intensive induction and training programme, alongside ongoing professional development opportunities to support your progression.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced and committed professional who:
- Holds SVQ3 or HNC in Children and Young People
- Is working towards (or willing to complete) SVQ4 in Leadership and Management
- Has several years’ experience in residential child care
- Is confident leading and supporting teams, especially in challenging situations
- Is passionate about delivering outstanding care and being a positive role model
Salary & Benefits
- Hourly Rate: £14.50 – £18.00
- Approx. Annual Salary: £30,880 – £38,160
- Fully qualified and experienced candidates (SVQ4):
- Minimum £16 per hour
- Approx. £34,000 per annum
Essential
- Clean Driving Licence
- Relevant Experience in the Residential Child Care Sector in a supervisory role.
- Able to work unsocial hours, including Weekend and perform on-call duties.
- Working hours- You will be working an average of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: SVQ3 Children and Young People and HNC Health and Social Care. The applicant must be willing to work towards an SVQ 4 and Leadership and Management.
- Ambitious attitude and willing to work towards meeting Set Targets and Goals
Benefits
- Competitive Remuneration Package
- Private Medical Cover (General, Dental, and Optic)
- Enhanced Pay for shifts and sleep-ins on Xmas and New Years Day
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Career progression opportunities
- Dedicated learning and development programmes
- CALM theory and practical training
- Access to a wide range of free online Citations courses on a variety of topics
- On call payment
- Free PVG check
- Free meals on shift
- Pension scheme
- Company vehicle for work use during shifts.
- Referral bonus
- Attendance Bonus
- Private Medical Cover
Locations:
- Fauldhouse, Edinburgh & Gorebridge
We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion listed but who can demonstrate the right values, transferable skills, and a genuine passion for working with children and young people.