Assistant Manager

Job Title: Assistant Manager Children''s Home Location: Cannock Salary: £31,000 £36,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract Type: Full-time, PermanentAbout the Role Claire at Amber Mace is recruiting for a dedicated and experienced Assistant Manager to support the day-to-day running of a small, nurturing Ofsted-regulated children''s home in Cannock. This home provides care and support for children and young people with learning disabilities and complex needs. The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality, child-centred care and have previous leadership experience within a residential children s home setting.Key Responsibilities Support the Registered Manager in the daily operational management of the home.Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of Residential Support Workers.Promote a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that meets each child s emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs.Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, and Quality Standards.Support in the development and implementation of individual care plans and risk assessments.Contribute to staff training, performance reviews, and development planning.Participate in audits, inspections, and internal monitoring to uphold high care standards.Support on-call duties as required and step into the Manager s role in their absence.Liaise with external professionals and families as part of a multi-agency approach to care. Essential ..... full job details .....