Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager

Location: Shrewsbury

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Hours Per Week: 40

Deputy Manager – Children's Home, Shrewsbury

Are you a passionate leader ready to make a real difference?

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.

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.

Our Children's Home 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 behaviour.

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.

The home 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:

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• Working alongside the Registered Manager in leading and supporting a team of care professionals
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• Overseeing daily operations of the service
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• Promoting independence, inclusion, and wellbeing
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• Ensuring care is personalised, flexible, and of the highest standard
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What We’re Looking For

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• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent as defined by the DFE Guide to Children’s Homes Regulations, 2015
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• Or Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent and Level 5 Diploma to be achieved within 2 years of taking up the post
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• Knowledge and understanding of OFSTED requirements
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• Knowledge and understanding of the Childrens Homes Regulations 2015.
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• Knowledge and understanding Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation and proceedures
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• A positive, proactive leadership style
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• Passion for delivering outstanding, child-centred care
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• Commitment to our values and making a difference
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Additional requirements:

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• Participation in on-call rota
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• Weekend working required
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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:

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• Birthday Off (taken from annual leave)
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• Recognition & Rewards – including vouchers up to £50
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• Ofsted Incentives – up to £50 depending on rating
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• Comprehensive Training & Development
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• Generous Holiday – 25 days + bank holidays (rising to 28 days + BH)
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• Pension Scheme
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• Employee Assistance Programme
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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.

To Apply

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.