Deputy Manager
16 days ago
Shrewsbury
Deputy Manager \n Location: Shrewsbury \n Salary: £40,000 per annum \n Hours Per Week: 40 \n Deputy Manager – Children's Home, Shrewsbury \n Are you a passionate leader ready to make a real difference? \n At Shaftesbury we are recruiting for a dedicated Deputy Manager to help shape a supportive, inclusive environment where children can truly thrive. We are looking for someone with experience working in a residential children’s home, or with children with disabilities, in a similar setting. \n About Us \n At Shaftesbury, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full, flourishing life. Guided by our core values—Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous—we provide outstanding support across child and adult social care, and education. \n Our Children's Home is a purpose built children’s home which provides overnight short breaks for children with disabilities. \n The home provides a safe, nurturing, caring and fun home away from home for children and young people aged 0-17 years old. \n Our caring staff team provide high quality support to children who have a range of disabilities including; learning, physical, and sensory disabilities, autism, developmental conditions, and health conditions. The children we care for need support with; personal care, mobility, medication, communication, getting out and about and managing behaviour. \n The home provides invaluable support to children, young people and their families. We are a warm, fun and friendly home and we aim to make a real, positive difference to the local community, the children and young people we support and their families. \n The home operates 5 nights per week, Wednesday to Sunday, all year round. Up to 5 children can stay per night. \n Usual staffing levels are 6 day time staff, 1 sleep in staff and 2 waking night staff. \n During the day there is usually an additional senior member of staff on duty. \n The Role \n As a Deputy Manager, you’ll play a vital role in the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring high-quality care and support for both the people we support and your team. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Working alongside the Registered Manager in leading and supporting a team of care professionals\n, • Overseeing daily operations of the service\n, • Promoting independence, inclusion, and wellbeing\n, • Ensuring care is personalised, flexible, and of the highest standard\n\n What We’re Looking For \n\n • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent as defined by the DFE Guide to Children’s Homes Regulations, 2015\n, • Or Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent and Level 5 Diploma to be achieved within 2 years of taking up the post\n, • Knowledge and understanding of OFSTED requirements\n, • Knowledge and understanding of the Childrens Homes Regulations 2015.\n, • Knowledge and understanding Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation and proceedures\n, • A positive, proactive leadership style\n, • Passion for delivering outstanding, child-centred care\n, • Commitment to our values and making a difference\n\n Additional requirements: \n\n • Participation in on-call rota\n, • Weekend working required\n\n What You’ll Get in Return \n At Shaftesbury, we know our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a fantastic benefits package: \n\n • Birthday Off (taken from annual leave)\n, • Recognition & Rewards – including vouchers up to £50\n, • Ofsted Incentives – up to £50 depending on rating\n, • Comprehensive Training & Development\n, • Generous Holiday – 25 days + bank holidays (rising to 28 days + BH)\n, • Pension Scheme\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n\n Why Work With Us? \n At Shaftesbury, we believe it’s the little things that add up to a life well lived—friendship, independence, opportunity, and community. \n We’re committed to helping the children we support participate, contribute, and feel valued, while creating a workplace where you can grow and succeed. \n To Apply \n If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.