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:
* 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
* Knowledge and understanding of OFSTED requirements
* Knowledge and understanding of the Childrens Homes Regulations 2015.
* Knowledge and understanding Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation and proceedures
* 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
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)
* 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
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