Job Description

HORIZONS RESIDENTIAL CARE LIMITED

Mission Statement: "Working together to provide a stable, supportive and caring home promoting respect, values, rights and diversity."

About Us

Vacant Posts- Assistant Manager (full-time)

Horizons Residential Care is a well-established residential childcare provider based in the East Coast of Scotland and has been providing therapeutic residential childcare service since 2013. We won the Best Social Care Provider award in 2019, the Best Care Home Award in Scotland in 2021 and also won the Best Care Home Group in the UK in 2022 and 2023.

Horizon's vision is for young people within our care to thrive in a positive and therapeutic living experience, which meets and exceeds the requirements of the Health and Social Care Standards. Horizon's ethos resonates with childcare theory, Attachment Theory, Social Pedagogy and Opportunity led Life Space Interventions. Our care practice aims to promote the development of young people's coping mechanisms to resolve past experiences and enhance individual capacity in respect of life skills, self-esteem, confidence, and resilience.

Horizons provide, as a standard, a staffing ratio of 1:1 (10am - 10pm) with passionate, competent, and confident team members to support our young people with complex and sometimes challenging behaviours. Our young people may present with a range of social, emotional and physical needs. Therefore the specialised and therapeutic care we provide requires to be person centred.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Statement

At Horizons, the safety, welfare, and well-being of the children and young people we care for are at the heart of everything we do. We are deeply committed to providing a stable, supportive, secure, nurturing environment where every child feels safe, respected, heard, and valued.

Safeguarding and child protection are the foundation of our care ethos. As part of our commitment to creating a safe and supportive setting, we actively promote a culture of vigilance, transparency, and accountability.

We follow a thorough recruitment process in line with safer recruitment through better recruitment standards given by Care Inspectorate to ensure that all team members share our dedication to safeguarding children. All applicants will undergo comprehensive vetting, including PVG checks, reference checks, and in-depth panel interviews to assess suitability for working with young people. Ongoing safeguarding and child protection training and development are integral to our approach, empowering staff to recognize, prevent, and respond to any safeguarding concerns.

Assistant Manager

Hourly Rate for Assistant Managers is in the range of 14.50 to 18.00. Approx. Salary Range- 30,880 - 38,160 per annum.

Experienced and Fully Qualified (HNC, SVQ3, SVQ4) applicants will be on the following Pay Rate: a minimum 16 per hour, equivalent to an Annual Salary Approx. 34,000.

As an Assistant Manager, you will support the Service Manager in the efficient running of the residential home. You will largely be responsible for assisting the Service Manager in the efficient operational management of the house as well as providing excellent care to the children and young people.

The ideal candidate must have completed SVQ3/HNC and be in the process of studying and completing SVQ4 (Children and Young People/ Leadership and Management) with several years of experience in residential child care.

You will have responsibility for managing a team of staff and must be experienced in motivating and providing support to colleagues when necessary. You will be assisted by Senior Residential Child Care Workers in carrying out the set Duties and Responsibilities. As part of ongoing professional development, you will also be required to highlight training needs, supervision, and rota management and have an excellent understanding of Social Care Standards. Horizons strives to improve efficiency across all operations and you will be expected to contribute in any efficiency drives of the Organisation, including helping achieve appropriate levels of staffing to reflect occupancy in the House.

Upon successful recruitment to the post, you will undergo an intensive programme of Induction and Training.

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

Locations:

Corstorphine, Edinburgh

Equality Statement

Horizons is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We believe that a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our organisation, enhances our understanding, and enables us to provide better care to the children and young people we look after.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fair hiring practices, ensuring that all applicants are considered on their abilities, qualifications, and commitment to our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.

We are committed to promoting equal access to employment and development opportunities, and we strive to create an environment where everyone has the support and resources needed to reach their full potential.

Job Reference - AM1707E

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.50-18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Support Environment: 1 year (preferred) Residential Childcare: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (or equivalent) (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/08/2025
Reference ID: AM1707E
Expected start date: 01/09/2025