Deputy Home Manager

Job role: Deputy Children's Home Manager
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Salary: £30,981 - £32,116 per annum

Additional £150 per monthon call allowance (Once competency is reached)

• Full job description available on request

Homes2Inspire Ltd are proud to be a part of Shaw Trust Group, a charity helping to transform the lives of young people and adults across the UK and internationally!

At Homes2Inspire, we are passionate about what we do. As one of the country’s top Children’s Home providers, we strive for excellence in the care we provide, ensuring our children and young people are safe and supported day-to-day

It is essential that the Deputy Home Manager has experience of working with children in a residential setting, we welcome strong Senior Support Workers or Team Leaders who are looking for the next steps in their career as well as existing managers who are looking for a new role in a reputable company!

Criteria:

Essential criteria:

• Recent experience working either as a Children's Home Deputy Manager or as a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker in a Children's Home.
• QCF level 3 Residential Childcare qualification or equivalent
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable criteria:

• Experience of project/ work planning, monitoring and reviewing
• Working towards QCF level 5 qualification

Role purpose:

The successful candidate will work in conjunction with the Registered Home Manager and deputise for them during absence periods. This will include all aspects of the day to day running of the Children’s Home ensuring and promoting the safeguarding of children and young people.

The Deputy Home Manager will be expected to work with the children and young people on a daily basis to ensure they are provided with the best possible care, as well as maintain the management of the home and complete office-based work.

The Benefits

Aside from the fulfilling aspect of helping to support young people reach positive outcomes, there are other benefits to this role. The work undertaken by our dedicated teams are invaluable to us, Homes2Inspire employees also have access to the following benefits:

• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays and ability to purchase additional annual leave

- Medicash - claim back an annual cost of everyday healthcare, such as dental, optical treatment and specialist treatment

Employee Assistant Program (EAP) – 24/7 access to support via phone, sms, whatsapp and live chat. 8 free counselling sessions/short-term solutions provided

• Wellbeing support – We have an internal health and wellbeing team who are on hand and available to provide professional help and support during difficult times. Our team all have an NHS clinical background and are trained in their field of expertise

• Shopping, Cinema and Holiday discounts – you can also sign up to the Blue Light discount card for £4.99 for 2 years to access additional online and retail savings

• Cycle to Work Scheme – A cost-effective solution to getting new cycling equipment

• ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme where employees can earn a £500.00 bonus every time for referring the right candidate to us

• Subsidised days out and activities with our young people

• Meals included during shifts

Please note:

All successful candidates will be subject to a vetting process in line with safer recruitment requirements. This includes right to work checks, Enhanced DBS Check for Children and Adults workforce (H2I will cover the cost of this check) and satisfactory reference checks in line with safer recruitment requirements.

Please note we are not currently able to support any visa sponsorship applications.

Our Strategy

To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive available here: https://www.shawtrust.org.uk/content/uploads/2020/09/Vision-2030-Strategic-Directive-5-9.pdf

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.