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Company Description Purley Park Trust Limited is a charity dedicated to helping people improve their quality of life through high-quality care and support. The organization provides care home services, supported living, and assistance for individuals living independently in their own homes. The Trust places the people it supports at the center of everything it does, with a strong focus on compassionate, person-centered care. Its reputation is built on consistent excellence, with most referrals coming from recommendations by people who have experienced the positive impact of its services.Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Assistant Homes Manager role based in Reading. The Assistant Homes Manager will support the Homes Manager in the day-to-day running of residential services, ensuring high standards of care, safety, and wellbeing for people supported in the homes. Responsibilities include supervising and mentoring support staff, coordinating rotas and shift cover, and helping to manage care plans in line with regulatory and organizational standards. The role involves maintaining accurate records, supporting inspections and audits, and responding to concerns or incidents in a timely and professional manner. The Assistant Homes Manager will also help build positive relationships with families, advocates, and external professionals, while promoting a culture of dignity, respect, and inclusion.Qualifications Experience in social care, residential care, or supported living, ideally in a supervisory or senior support role.Knowledge of person-centered support, safeguarding, and relevant care regulations and best practices.Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with people supported, colleagues, and families.Organizational and time-management skills, including experience with rota coordination, record-keeping, and basic IT systems.Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor staff, and to model professional, respectful, and inclusive behavior.Willingness to work shifts, including some evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, as required.Relevant care qualification (e.g., NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care) or willingness to work towards this.Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and non-discriminatory practice.