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Location: Bradbury House, Shrewsbury
Salary: A GBP 19 per hour
Hours Per Week: 40
Are you a passionate leader ready to make a real difference?
At Shaftesbury we are happy to introduce our new Childrens Service, Bradbury House. We are recruiting for a dedicated Deputy Manager to help shape a supportive, inclusive environment where children can truly thrive.
Please note this role does not qualify for sponsorship, as the hours available do not meet the guidelines set by the Home Office.
About Us
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.
Bradbury House is a purpose-built children's home which provides overnight short breaks for children with disabilities.
The home provides a safe, nurturing, caring, and fun home away from home for children and young people aged 0-17 years old.
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 behavior.
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Bradbury House 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.
Bradbury House operates 5 nights per week, Wednesday to Sunday, all year round. Up to 5 children can stay per night.
Usual staffing levels are 6 day-time staff, 1 sleep-in staff, and 2 waking night staff.
During the day, there is usually an additional senior member of staff on duty.
The Role
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.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Working alongside the Registered Manager in leading and supporting a team of care professionals
- Overseeing daily operations of the service
- Promoting independence, inclusion, and wellbeing
- Ensuring care is personalised, flexible, and of the highest standard
What We're Looking For
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent as defined by the DFE Guide to Children's Homes Regulations, 2015
- Or Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent and Level 5 Diploma to be achieved within 2 years of taking up the post
- A positive, proactive leadership style
- Passion for delivering outstanding, child-centred care
- Commitment to our values and making a difference
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Additional Requirements
- Participation in on-call rota
- Weekend working required
What You'll Get in Return
At Shaftesbury, we know our people are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a fantastic benefits package:
- Birthday Off (taken from annual leave)
- A GBP 500 welcome bonus (T and Cs apply)
- Recognition and Rewards: including vouchers up to GBP 50
- Ofsted Incentives: up to GBP 50 depending on rating
- Comprehensive Training and Development
- Generous Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays (rising to 28 days + BH)
- Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Why Work With Us?
At Shaftesbury, we believe it's the little things that add up to a life well lived: friendship, independence, opportunity, and community.
We're committed to helping the children we support participate, contribute, and feel valued, while creating a workplace where you can grow and succeed.
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
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