Deputy Manager – Bradbury House
Are you a passionate leader ready to make a real difference? Shaftesbury is recruiting for a dedicated Deputy Manager to help shape a supportive, inclusive environment where children can thrive.
Note this role does not qualify for sponsorship, as the hours available do not meet Home Office guidelines.
About 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
* 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
Additional Requirements
* Participation in on-call rota
* Weekend working required
Benefits
* Birthday Off (taken from annual leave)
* Recognition & Rewards – including vouchers up to £50
* Ofsted Incentives – up to £50 depending on rating
* Comprehensive Training & Development
* Generous Holiday – 25 days + bank holidays (rising to 28 days + BH)
* Pension Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
Equal Opportunities
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.
Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
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