Deputy Manager - Kenway Court Sea

Deputy Manager – Kenway Court, Southend on Sea – £32,864.00 per annum

Be among the first 25 applicants. At Shaftesbury Kenway Court we are recruiting for a Deputy Manager.

We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that 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 and 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.

You will support staff and people, taking full responsibility for the development and implementation of systems and processes to ensure we provide the highest quality of care and support. You will also be required to work with the relevant governing bodies on new business opportunities for the service.

• Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification.
• Kenway Court is a residential, community‑focused care home in Southend‑on‑Sea supporting people with intellectual and physical disabilities, with nursing support for those with complex needs.
• We take a person‑centred, flexible approach, recognising that everyone’s needs and aspirations are different.

• Happy Birthday: all frontline care staff can take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement.
• Great CQC reward: if your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff receive a £30 gift voucher; if rated outstanding, £50.
• Recognition: nominated for a recognition letter from the Executive Leadership Team and a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond.
• 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 after 5 years.
• Pension scheme.
• Access to our employee assistance programme.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other

Industries: Non‑profit organisations

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; we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.