Team Leader Location: Dolphin Court, Southend On Sea Salary : £13.50 per hour Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week) Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Dolphin Court we are recruiting for a Team Leader. We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce. We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do. Our disability services across adult care, children's care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well. About the role As a Team Leader it will be your duty to oversee the day to day running of the service. This will include supporting the staff team and the people supported. We are looking for candidates who have obtained a NVQ Level 3 in health and social care or are willing to work towards this qualification. There will be a requirement to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in. As a Team Leader you will be required to be part of the On Call rota for the service. You will be paid an additional £10 per session. Dolphin Court in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, provides person-centred, responsive, residential and nursing care. The home is a purpose-designed building for adults with a wide range of needs, including acquired brain injury or stroke, intellectual and physical disability. Our seafront location means 13 of the 15 self-contained flats overlook the beach. All flats are bright and spacious and we offer two flats for couples. Our accessible and welcoming environment provides modern facilities with daily nursing care. Benefits of working at Shaftesbury At Shaftesbury, we know that our people are our greatest asset. We're proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector - and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We're now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff in adult care: Welcome to Shaftesbury bonus of £500 on completion of 12 months of employment (terms apply) Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement. Great CQC, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher. We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role. Excellent training package provided for all staff. Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years. Pension Scheme. Access to our employee assistance program. Shaftesbury is the disability charity that's committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it's the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up - to Shaftesbury. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives. Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury Group, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Team Leader Location: Dolphin Court, Southend On Sea Salary : £13.50 per hour Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week) Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Dolphin Court we are recruiting for a Team Leader. We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce. We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do. Our disability services across adult care, children's care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well. About the role As a Team Leader it will be your duty to oversee the day to day running of the service. This will include supporting the staff team and the people supported. We are looking for candidates who have obtained a NVQ Level 3 in health and social care or are willing to work towards this qualification. There will be a requirement to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in. As a Team Leader you will be required to be part of the On Call rota for the service. You will be paid an additional £10 per session. Dolphin Court in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, provides person-centred, responsive, residential and nursing care. The home is a purpose-designed building for adults with a wide range of needs, including acquired brain injury or stroke, intellectual and physical disability. Our seafront location means 13 of the 15 self-contained flats overlook the beach. All flats are bright and spacious and we offer two flats for couples. Our accessible and welcoming environment provides modern facilities with daily nursing care. Benefits of working at Shaftesbury At Shaftesbury, we know that our people are our greatest asset. We're proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector - and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We're now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff in adult care: Welcome to Shaftesbury bonus of £500 on completion of 12 months of employment (terms apply) Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement. Great CQC, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher. We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role. Excellent training package provided for all staff. Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years. Pension Scheme. Access to our employee assistance program. Shaftesbury is the disability charity that's committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it's the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up - to Shaftesbury. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives. Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury Group, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Night Nurse Location: Kenway Court, Southend on Sea Salary : £15.50 - £22.00 per hour, depending on experience Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time (31.5 hours per week) Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Kenway Court we are recruiting for a Night Registered General Nurse. We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce. We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do. Our disability services across adult care, children's care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well. About the role As a Night Registered General Nurse you will be required to hold a valid NMC Pin and provide the details to Shaftesbury. Your duties will include ensuring the highest standard of clinical care is provided to all people supported. You will be involved in assessments, medication administration and care planning implementation and evaluation. Kenway Court is a residential, community-focused care home in Southend-on-Sea. The service supports people with intellectual and physical disabilities. People who live at Kenway Court have wide individual choice, with active support from staff. Our service offers nursing support to those with complex needs. We take a person-centred, flexible approach. We know that everyone's needs and aspirations are different - that all sorts of things add up to a flourishing life. Benefits of working at Shaftesbury At Shaftesbury, we know that our workers are our greatest asset. We're proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector - and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We're now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff, which is listed below: Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement. Great CQC great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher. We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role. Excellent training package provided for all staff. Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years. Pension Scheme. Access to our employee assistance program. Shaftesbury is the disability charity that's committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it's the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up - to Shaftesbury. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives. Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury Group, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Night Nurse Location: Kenway Court, Southend on Sea Salary : £15.50 - £22.00 per hour, depending on experience Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time (31.5 hours per week) Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Kenway Court we are recruiting for a Night Registered General Nurse. We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce. We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do. Our disability services across adult care, children's care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well. About the role As a Night Registered General Nurse you will be required to hold a valid NMC Pin and provide the details to Shaftesbury. Your duties will include ensuring the highest standard of clinical care is provided to all people supported. You will be involved in assessments, medication administration and care planning implementation and evaluation. Kenway Court is a residential, community-focused care home in Southend-on-Sea. The service supports people with intellectual and physical disabilities. People who live at Kenway Court have wide individual choice, with active support from staff. Our service offers nursing support to those with complex needs. We take a person-centred, flexible approach. We know that everyone's needs and aspirations are different - that all sorts of things add up to a flourishing life. Benefits of working at Shaftesbury At Shaftesbury, we know that our workers are our greatest asset. We're proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector - and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We're now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff, which is listed below: Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement. Great CQC great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher. We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role. Excellent training package provided for all staff. Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years. Pension Scheme. Access to our employee assistance program. Shaftesbury is the disability charity that's committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it's the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up - to Shaftesbury. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives. Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury Group, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Female Enabling Support Worker Location: Crawcrook, Gateshead Salary : £12.75 per hour Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week) Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Crawcrook we are recruiting for Enabling Support Workers. Due to service requirements, only female candidates will be considered. Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied. We're on the lookout for awesome people who bring passion, skills, and experience to the table. If you're all about making a difference and love being part of a community that cares, we'd love to have you on board! At Shaftesbury, we're all about helping people live their best, most fulfilling lives. Everyone we support deserves top-notch care, and we're here to make that happen. Our values-being Open, Enabling, Inclusive, and Courageous-guide everything we do, and we're proud to make a real difference every day. Our disability services for adults, children and education are all about making everyone feel included and supported. We're all in on providing care that's professional, flexible, and tailored to each person. We genuinely love going the extra mile to help people grow, thrive, and enjoy life to the fullest! About the role Looking for a role where you can truly make a difference? As an Enabling Support Worker , you'll be there to cheer people on and help them live their best lives. You'll follow their lead and their personalised support plan to provide the care and encouragement they need. Your day-to-day will include keeping accurate records (don't worry, we'll show you how!) and sometimes helping out with personal care or medication. Plus, there's the chance to cover sleep-in shifts, and you'll earn an extra £60 per session for those. This isn't just a job-it's a chance to be someone's biggest supporter and make a real impact. If this sounds like your kind of thing, we'd love to have you on board! Enabling Support Worker - Crawcrook Area Shift Pattern: Day: 8:00 AM - 20:00 PM Waking Night: 20:00 PM - 8:00AM About the Role: We're looking for a friendly, proactive, and engaging support worker to assist a lady living in the Crawcrook area. This is a rewarding role where you'll help her live her best life at home and in the community, while promoting her independence and safety. What you'll be doing: Keeping her home tidy and comfortable Cooking planning tasty meals in line with SALT Plans Heading out for shopping trips Going along to medical appointments Planning local activities and social connections What we're looking for: Someone with a bubbly, friendly personality - the kind of person who puts others at ease and lights up the room. Reliable and genuinely caring - someone who shows up, supports others, and does it with kindness. C omfortable with moving and handling - having experience helps you feel confident and keeps everyone safe. Being able to drive is a big bonus - it just makes getting around that bit easier. Benefits of working at Shaftesbury You're the heart of Shaftesbury - and we mean it. We believe our team is our greatest asset, and we're proud to have some of the most dedicated people in the sector working with us. Now, we're rolling out even more perks to show just how much we value you: £500 welcome bonus when you complete your probation (terms apply) Birthday treat : a birthday card plus your special day off from your annual leave! Top ratings, top rewards : £30 gift voucher for services rated 'Good', and £50 if rated 'Outstanding' Recognition rewards : Nominated staff may receive a thank-you letter from leadership and gift vouchers up to £50 for going the extra mile Training you can count on : Top-tier support from day one Generous leave : 25 days + bank holidays, rising to 28 after 5 years Pension scheme for peace of mind Employee Assistance Programme for everyday support Shaftesbury is the disability charity that's committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it's the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up - to Shaftesbury. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives. This post is restricted to female applicants only due to personal care needs. This requirement is an Occupational Requirement (OR) permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury Group, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Female Enabling Support Worker Location: Crawcrook, Gateshead Salary : £12.75 per hour Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week) Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Crawcrook we are recruiting for Enabling Support Workers. Due to service requirements, only female candidates will be considered. Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied. We're on the lookout for awesome people who bring passion, skills, and experience to the table. If you're all about making a difference and love being part of a community that cares, we'd love to have you on board! At Shaftesbury, we're all about helping people live their best, most fulfilling lives. Everyone we support deserves top-notch care, and we're here to make that happen. Our values-being Open, Enabling, Inclusive, and Courageous-guide everything we do, and we're proud to make a real difference every day. Our disability services for adults, children and education are all about making everyone feel included and supported. We're all in on providing care that's professional, flexible, and tailored to each person. We genuinely love going the extra mile to help people grow, thrive, and enjoy life to the fullest! About the role Looking for a role where you can truly make a difference? As an Enabling Support Worker , you'll be there to cheer people on and help them live their best lives. You'll follow their lead and their personalised support plan to provide the care and encouragement they need. Your day-to-day will include keeping accurate records (don't worry, we'll show you how!) and sometimes helping out with personal care or medication. Plus, there's the chance to cover sleep-in shifts, and you'll earn an extra £60 per session for those. This isn't just a job-it's a chance to be someone's biggest supporter and make a real impact. If this sounds like your kind of thing, we'd love to have you on board! Enabling Support Worker - Crawcrook Area Shift Pattern: Day: 8:00 AM - 20:00 PM Waking Night: 20:00 PM - 8:00AM About the Role: We're looking for a friendly, proactive, and engaging support worker to assist a lady living in the Crawcrook area. This is a rewarding role where you'll help her live her best life at home and in the community, while promoting her independence and safety. What you'll be doing: Keeping her home tidy and comfortable Cooking planning tasty meals in line with SALT Plans Heading out for shopping trips Going along to medical appointments Planning local activities and social connections What we're looking for: Someone with a bubbly, friendly personality - the kind of person who puts others at ease and lights up the room. Reliable and genuinely caring - someone who shows up, supports others, and does it with kindness. C omfortable with moving and handling - having experience helps you feel confident and keeps everyone safe. Being able to drive is a big bonus - it just makes getting around that bit easier. Benefits of working at Shaftesbury You're the heart of Shaftesbury - and we mean it. We believe our team is our greatest asset, and we're proud to have some of the most dedicated people in the sector working with us. Now, we're rolling out even more perks to show just how much we value you: £500 welcome bonus when you complete your probation (terms apply) Birthday treat : a birthday card plus your special day off from your annual leave! Top ratings, top rewards : £30 gift voucher for services rated 'Good', and £50 if rated 'Outstanding' Recognition rewards : Nominated staff may receive a thank-you letter from leadership and gift vouchers up to £50 for going the extra mile Training you can count on : Top-tier support from day one Generous leave : 25 days + bank holidays, rising to 28 after 5 years Pension scheme for peace of mind Employee Assistance Programme for everyday support Shaftesbury is the disability charity that's committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it's the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up - to Shaftesbury. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives. This post is restricted to female applicants only due to personal care needs. This requirement is an Occupational Requirement (OR) permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury Group, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Deputy Manager Location: Shrewsbury Salary : £40,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week) 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. Our Commitment Shaftesbury is the disability charity that's committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it's the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up - to Shaftesbury. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives. Ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference every day? Apply now and be part of something meaningful at Shaftesbury Bradbury House. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury Group, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Deputy Manager Location: Shrewsbury Salary : £40,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week) 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. Our Commitment Shaftesbury is the disability charity that's committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it's the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up - to Shaftesbury. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives. Ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference every day? Apply now and be part of something meaningful at Shaftesbury Bradbury House. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury Group, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Enabling Support Worker Location: Next Steps, Bromley Salary : £12.80 per hour Vacancy Type: 9 Month Maternity Cover, Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Next Steps we are recruiting for a 9 Month Maternity Cover Enabling Support Workers. Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the service is not registered with CQC as per the guidelines set by the Home Office. We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce. We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do. Our disability services across adult care, children's care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well. About the role As an Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan. You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication. Next Steps is a day centre that supports young adults with learning disabilities and complex needs to learn and develop life-skills and build confidence. Our caring and friendly staff, encourage people we support to participate in various activities that challenges them to reach their full potential. Activities that include arts & crafts, sport, fitness and wellbeing, and gardening and horticulture Benefits of working at Shaftesbury At Shaftesbury, we know that our workers are our greatest asset. We're proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector - and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We're now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff, which is listed below: Welcome to Shaftesbury bonus of £500 on completion of a successful probation (terms apply) Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement. We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role. Excellent training package provided for all staff. Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years. Pension Scheme. Access to our employee assistance program. Shaftesbury is the disability charity that's committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it's the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up - to Shaftesbury. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives. Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury Group, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Enabling Support Worker Location: Next Steps, Bromley Salary : £12.80 per hour Vacancy Type: 9 Month Maternity Cover, Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Next Steps we are recruiting for a 9 Month Maternity Cover Enabling Support Workers. Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the service is not registered with CQC as per the guidelines set by the Home Office. We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce. We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do. Our disability services across adult care, children's care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well. About the role As an Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan. You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication. Next Steps is a day centre that supports young adults with learning disabilities and complex needs to learn and develop life-skills and build confidence. Our caring and friendly staff, encourage people we support to participate in various activities that challenges them to reach their full potential. Activities that include arts & crafts, sport, fitness and wellbeing, and gardening and horticulture Benefits of working at Shaftesbury At Shaftesbury, we know that our workers are our greatest asset. We're proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector - and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We're now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff, which is listed below: Welcome to Shaftesbury bonus of £500 on completion of a successful probation (terms apply) Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement. We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role. Excellent training package provided for all staff. Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years. Pension Scheme. Access to our employee assistance program. Shaftesbury is the disability charity that's committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it's the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up - to Shaftesbury. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives. Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury Group, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Registered General Nurse Location: New Court Place, Borehamwood Salary : £15.50 - £22.00, depending on experience Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time (24 hours per week) Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury New Court Place we are recruiting for a Registered General Nurse. We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce. We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do. Our disability services across adult care, children's care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well. About the role As a Registered General Nurse you will be required to hold a valid NMC Pin and provide the details to Shaftesbury. Your duties will include ensuring the highest standard of clinical care is provided to all people supported. You will be involved in assessments, medication administration and care planning implementation and evaluation. New Court Place, Hertfordshire, is a residential home with nursing care for 24 adults with physical and intellectual disabilities, plus respite care and services for 16-18 year olds. Our home is a large accessible building. Our spacious and welcoming environment provides modern facilities with daily nursing care. Benefits of working at Shaftesbury At Shaftesbury, we know that our workers are our greatest asset. We're proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector - and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We're now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff, which is listed below: Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement. Great CQC, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher. We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role. Excellent training package provided for all staff. Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years. Pension Scheme. Access to our employee assistance program. Shaftesbury is the disability charity that's committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it's the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up - to Shaftesbury. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives. Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury Group, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Registered General Nurse Location: New Court Place, Borehamwood Salary : £15.50 - £22.00, depending on experience Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time (24 hours per week) Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury New Court Place we are recruiting for a Registered General Nurse. We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce. We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do. Our disability services across adult care, children's care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well. About the role As a Registered General Nurse you will be required to hold a valid NMC Pin and provide the details to Shaftesbury. Your duties will include ensuring the highest standard of clinical care is provided to all people supported. You will be involved in assessments, medication administration and care planning implementation and evaluation. New Court Place, Hertfordshire, is a residential home with nursing care for 24 adults with physical and intellectual disabilities, plus respite care and services for 16-18 year olds. Our home is a large accessible building. Our spacious and welcoming environment provides modern facilities with daily nursing care. Benefits of working at Shaftesbury At Shaftesbury, we know that our workers are our greatest asset. We're proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector - and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We're now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff, which is listed below: Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement. Great CQC, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher. We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role. Excellent training package provided for all staff. Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years. Pension Scheme. Access to our employee assistance program. Shaftesbury is the disability charity that's committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it's the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up - to Shaftesbury. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives. Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury Group, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
