Assistant Manager

Role Description

Assistant Care Manager

Location: Danderhall, EH16 

Pay: £41,849 per annum

Every Second Counts!

At Spark of Genius, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures. Furthermore, as an assistant manager every moment you spend with our young people helps them feel safe, valued and supported.

A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters.

What You’ll Do

As a Deputy Manager you will support the home manager in ensuring the smooth running of the service and its staff.

• Supervise and mentor Senior Support Workers and their teams
• Ensure our children receive the highest level of support
• Support home manager with updates and reports, responsible in Home Managers absence
• Promote individuality NOT a "one size fits all" approach, for residents and staff
• Monitoring of staff to provide development & training where required
• Promoting a warm, homely environment and ensuring all staff adopt this approach
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support for residents and staff alike
• Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects

New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.

A Little About This Home

Drumbank is a lovely 5 bed property adjoining the Drum Estate on the outskirts of Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh. We benefit from beautiful grounds and greetings from the local sheep. Drumbank house is well kept and has a homely feel to it.

Our young people are very active, enjoying football, Karate, wild swimming and walks in the outdoors. It is never a dull day and there is often lots of laughter to be heard, whether it's from joking around, pranks or games involving the staff too. The team at Drumbank are dedicated to providing the best care and outcomes for our young people. We have a trauma informed approach and aim to support and develop the staff team to their best potential. We are a well knitted team, in which individuals are empowered to share ideas, engage with local community resources and take part in wellbeing activities. 

Who Are You

We're looking for people who genuinely care and want to make that difference. Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others. Taking pride in knowing you are helping to shape someone's life for the better.

• You'll have a minimum of 2 years in a similar role within children's residential
• Related qualifications SVQ 4/SQF 9 Social Services (Children and Young People) and HNC in Social Care/Academic equivalent or working towards SVQ 4 Social Services (Children and Young People)
• Manual UK driving licence is essential
• Wide knowledge of the behaviours displayed by children and young people and an understanding of a myriad of intervention strategies
• Knowledge of the Policy and Procedures in relation to residential child care
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Working Knowledge of legislation in relation to child care including National Care Standards, Children (Scotland) Act 1989, GIRFEC.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive rates of pay 
• £500 Welcome Bonus on completion of successful probation period
• £1000 Refer A Friend scheme
• Support to progress within the company
• PVG cost covered by company
• A genuine home from home with a friendly team

Your Next Step

Simply use the Apply Now button and we will be in touch with you soon

This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.

Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today!

Safeguarding Statement

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.