Location & Details
Bradbury House, Shrewsbury
Salary: A GBP 19 per hour
Hours Per Week: 40
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 that 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. 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.
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 will 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 Childcare 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.
What You’ll Get in Return
- Birthday Off (taken from annual leave).
- A GBP 500 welcome bonus (T and C apply).
- Recognition and Rewards, including vouchers up to A GBP 50.
- Ofsted Incentives: up to A 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
We believe its 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.
Application Process
If you feel you are a suitable candidate, please proceed to our website to complete your application.
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