Assistant Manager Specialist Residential Care Location: Aylesbury Salary: £28,000 £30,000 DOE Hours: 35 per week (Mon Fri, 9am 5pm with flexibility) On-call: Approx. 1 week per monthEmpower lives. Build futures. Join a team that cares.Our client is a UK charity supporting people with acquired brain injuries to rebuild independence and live meaningful lives. Their Aylesbury-based service offers specialist residential rehabilitation, and we re looking for a compassionate and capable Assistant Manager to help lead their dedicated team.The Role As Assistant Manager, you ll play a key part in day-to-day operations, staff management, and care coordination ensuring services are person-centred, high quality, and compliant with all regulatory standards.Key Responsibilities Provide visible leadership and hands-on support to care teams Line-manage team leaders and frontline staff Support recruitment, training, supervision, and appraisals Coordinate rotas and ensure staffing meets care needs Work with families, professionals, and local authorities Help monitor budgets and service delivery standards Participate in on-call rota Ensure care plans and reviews are person-centred and up to date Promote compliance with CQC and Health and Social Care Act requirements About You Level 3 Diploma (QCF/NVQ) in Health and Social Care or equivalent (or willing to work towards it) Experience in leading or supervising care teams Strong understanding of CQC standards and person-centred care Great comm