Lead with Passion: Assistant Manager - Residential Childcare - Leominster Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children? Our client is seeking a motivated, resilient, and caring individual to join their team in Leominster The homes are safe, warm, and welcoming spaces for vulnerable children and young people. Children can learn, grow, and develop in an environment that has their best interests at heart. As an Assistant Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where young people can thrive. What you'll do: Lead with Purpose: Support the Registered Manager in ensuring high-quality care and safeguarding for children in 2 bedded dual-registered homes Drive Excellence: Assist in the daily management of two dual-registered homes, ensuring high standards of care, safety, and security. Contribute to Care Planning: Attending and prepare for children's conferences, reviews, planning meetings, and core group sessions. Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of children's records. Complete delegated tasks from the Care Planning process to a high standard. Be a Team Player: Work collaboratively with the management team to prepare and implement a rota system that ensures the safety, security, and care of the children. We're looking for someone who: Is driven by Making a Positive Impact: You're passionate about supporting children and young people in need. Can Think on Their Feet: You're adaptable and can handle situations as they arise. Always Do Their Best: You have a strong work ethic and inspire others to do the same. Hold a Level 3 NVQ in Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent. Have a qualification such as CQSW/DipSW/NVQ 4 in Care or Management, Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People), or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare. Have at least one year of management experience and two years in a children's residential setting or similar residential services. Extensive experience of supporting children and young people with EBD Possess a full UK driving licence. Are willing to undergo an enhanced DBS certificate upon appointment. What We Offer: Competitive Salary: £34,000 - £36,000 Working Hours: working 9am -17.00 assisting with on call duties with the registered manager Bonus Scheme: Opportunities for additional earnings. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy access to company pension, employee discounts, health & well being programme, and sick pay (after qualifying period). Ready to make a difference? Apply today Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing