At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a caring team to support children with complex needs in a fun environment.
- Company: Belbrook, a children's home dedicated to providing short breaks for disabled children.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equality and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Passion for supporting children and strong leadership abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Role Summary
Full Time, Permanent.
The home is located in Lawrence Weston.
This is a Deputy Manager position at Belbrook – a short breaks children’s home for disabled children.
The Deputy Manager deputises for the Registered Manager, taking full responsibility for managing the home within current legislation and the National Care Standards Commission minimum standards for Children’s Homes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support a residential care team, ensuring high quality care for up to 5 children with varied needs.
- Create a warm, fun, caring environment, ensuring children’s voices, opinions and feelings are heard and advocated for.
- Work within a multi‑disciplinary service alongside social workers, Occupational Therapists, educators, parents and carers to deliver the best service for children.
- Develop managerial skills and build relationships with vulnerable young people/children.
- Key Requirements
- Passion for supporting children with complex needs and strong leadership skills.
- Ability to work shifts, including weekend shifts fortnightly, sleep‑ins and evening working.
- Subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Benefits
Competitive salary, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.
Supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Bristol City Council is a Disability Confident employer.
You will receive an enhanced DBS check and reasonable adjustments in the interview process.
Appointments are made on merit.
The council welcomes applicants from all sections of the community and commits to diversity and fairness.
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