- Professional
- Ufficio in Shifnal
Salary: up to £38k per annum depending on experience and qualifications
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (additional/alternative hours may be requested on occasion, to meet business need)
Are you an experienced and compassionate leader with a passion for supporting vulnerable young people? Join Esland as a Deputy Manager and help shape brighter futures through trauma-informed care and meaningful assessments.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (additional/alternative hours may be requested on occasion, to meet business need)
Are you an experienced and compassionate leader with a passion for supporting vulnerable young people? Join Esland as a Deputy Manager and help shape brighter futures through trauma-informed care and meaningful assessments.
About Woodside Farm Assessments Home
Set in the beautiful countryside of rural Shifnal, our two-bed home offers a therapeutic and nurturing environment for children and young people. Over a 12-week placement, we deliver a structured assessment strategy to understand each child’s needs and determine the most appropriate long-term support.
Our approach is rooted in PACE principles, therapeutic care, access to education, and outdoor adventure programmes, all designed to promote emotional healing and personal growth.
What We Offer
We value our team and offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and professional growth, including (but not limited to):
- A day off for your birthday
- Free access to a company holiday home in the Peak District
- Comprehensive training and development pathways
- Casual dress code
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture
The Role of Deputy Manager
As Deputy Manager, you will play a key role in leading the team and ensuring the highest standards of care and safeguarding. You will:
- Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of care professionals
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed care
- Contribute to assessment planning and progress reviews
- Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and Esland policies
- Build strong relationships with children, families, professionals and external agencies
- Promote a safe, nurturing and empowering environment for young people
Role Requirements
We’re looking for someone with:
- Experience in a children’s residential care setting (essential)
- A minimum Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (and a willingness to work towards Level 5)
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- A therapeutic, person-centred approach to care
- A full UK driving licence (essential)
- Full right to work in the UK (essential)
- Aged 21 or over (due to industry regulations)
Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.
All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.
All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.
