Job Description

Assistant Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location:

South London / Surrey Border

Salary:

Competitive, depending on experience

Contract Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a hands-on, emotionally present leader who believes that every child--regardless of ability--deserves to be loved, protected, and cared for as part of a family?

A rare and rewarding opportunity has arisen for an

Assistant Manager

to join a small, long-standing children's home supporting three young people with profound and complex disabilities. These young people are non-verbal, incontinent, and require full personal care. They have lived in the home for over five years and are supported by a stable, experienced, and deeply committed care team.

This role is ideal for someone who leads with heart, who thrives in a warm, nurturing environment, and who wants to make a genuine and lasting difference in the lives of children with high support needs.

About the Role:

This is not a clipboard-and-laptop job -- it's about connection, consistency, and care. As Assistant Manager, you will:

Work directly with the young people, building real, loving relationships Support and lead a long-standing, compassionate care team Take responsibility for high-quality daily operations, safeguarding, and care delivery Assist with regulatory standards and support the Registered Manager/Director with home leadership Be a consistent, calming presence for both staff and children
You'll be working in a truly settled home, where the focus is on quality of life, dignity, and meaningful engagement--not managing crisis.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

Has experience working in children's residential care, preferably with young people who have disabilities and high personal care needs Has completed (or is working towards)

Level 3 or 5

in Health & Social Care / Residential Childcare Is a natural caregiver -- loving, consistent, and emotionally available Can lead by example, balancing compassion with professionalism Wants to grow into leadership in an environment that values warmth, loyalty, and integrity
What You'll Receive:

A deeply fulfilling role where you're part of a stable, caring, family-like team Ongoing support and mentoring from the Director, who has personally led the home for 14 years Training and development tailored to your growth A chance to be part of something truly meaningful -- a home that changes lives through love and dedication
This is more than a job. It's a chance to love, lead, and make a home

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person