Deputy Manager - Belbrook

Full Time, Permanent

Location: The home is located in Lawrence Weston.

We are excited to advertise this new position within Belbrook- our Short Breaks Childrens home for Disabled Children.

This role requires a person with a passion for supporting children with complex needs, and leadership skills to support its well established residential team to provide high quality care and support to children.

The role of the Deputy Manager will be to deputise for the Registered Manager (RM) in taking full responsibility for managing the home within the framework of current legislation. To ensure the delivery of a high-quality residential service for disabled children within the overall policy of the Department (as defined by the National Care Standards Commission- minimum standards for Children’s Homes). 

The home aims to do this by creating a warm, fun, caring home environment. Ensuring children’s voices, opinions and feelings are heard and advocating for the children we care for. The home provides care for up to 5 children at a time with varied needs. Each child is supported as an individual. Their needs and strengths are considered by the staff team who tailor their support and care to each child. 

This role will help develop your managerial skills and provide valuable experience working directly and build relationships with vulnerable young people/children.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary service, working alongside social workers, Occupational Therapists, Education provisions, parents and carers to ensure the best service is offered for the children we care for. 

The position requires the ability to work shifts, including being on shift on weekends (fortnightly), sleep ins and evening working. 

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

If you would like to discuss this further then please contact the manager Anna Davis who will be able to support. Anna.davis2@bristol.gov.uk 

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. 

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.