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Job Description

Join Our Supportive Team as an Assistant Manager and Make a Difference.

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join our team in residential childcare. This role is ideal for a Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, or Senior Residential Support Worker looking to take the next step in their career. You will work alongside the Registered Manager to deliver high-quality care and support for children who have suffered trauma and may struggle to manage their emotions and behaviour in healthy ways. Your leadership will ensure that children’s needs are met and that the team is fully supported in delivering exceptional care.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and supervise a team of Residential and Senior Residential Support Workers, fostering a positive and collaborative environment.
• Support the Registered Manager in ensuring the care and safety of children across four separate homes.
• Create a safe space for children to develop, learn, and flourish, working within their placement plans and goals.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, including therapists, education specialists, and assessment leads.
• Ensure children's care plans are clearly communicated and adhered to by all team members.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the team, ensuring that safeguarding and regulatory requirements are met.

A Rewarding Package :

A Culture of Growth :

Key Qualities We Look For :

Join the Wilderness Movement

At Wilderness Way, we’re shaping brighter futures through innovation, care, and collaboration. If you’re ready to be part of a forward-thinking organisation where every child—and every team member—matters, we want to hear from you.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to register your details or contact us at . We’ll guide you through our simple application process.

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland as we follow safer recruitment processes. Proof of identity will also be required. We are an equal opportunities employer.