Deputy Children's Home Manager - Lilac House

Shaw Trust; Bicester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity for youth care in Bicester is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager for a children's residential home. You will lead staff, ensure wellbeing, and manage home operations. Ideal candidates have leadership experience and a dedication to supporting children. The role offers competitive pay and various benefits to support employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary £37,562 - £38,827

Comprehensive training

Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent leave package

Flexible working patterns

Healthcare claim back through Medicash

Refer a Friend scheme with bonuses

Cycle to Work scheme

Subsidised days out for children

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in a leadership role.
• Ability to handle challenging situations with patience.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop staff to maximize performance.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture.
• Manage day-to-day activities in the residential home.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to lead a team

Excellent listening skills

Resilience and empathy

Strong communication skills

Education

QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare or equivalent

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Responsibilities

• Coach, support and develop staff, including supervision, to maximise their performance and ensure high standards of care, values, ethical standards, equality and diversity, policies and procedures, legislation and contractual and inspection framework requirements are met.
• Liaise with other departments and external agencies to ensure that the young people receive appropriate plans and programmes that meet their needs and the needs of the Contract.
• Assist in the identification of resourcing needs and the ongoing selection, training and development of staff to ensure contractual requirements and relevant standards are met.
• Participate in the risk assessment during admissions process to ensure that the immediate vulnerability and risk of the young person is determined accurately.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture to meet and maintain company and external accreditation standards.
• Demonstrate to young people, through pro-social modelling, the value of education and care, and the ability to develop skills maximise positive behaviour, and transition into adulthood.
• Form trusting, respectful, boundaries, professional relationships with young people, in order that they respond and react appropriately to information and guidance.
• Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed to a high standard, within required timescales and communicated effectively, in order to comply with the Contract and Company Policies and Procedures.
• Support the senior management team in the implementation of development strategies promoting a positive approach to ensure the change process is embraced.

Hours of Work

You will be required to work 40 hours per week and some 9 - 5 working is available, however as a Deputy Manager within the home, you will be required to work shifts or sleep ins when needed to meet the needs of the home.

You will also be required to participate in the on call for the cluster.

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Previous experience working with children and young people in a leadership role in a residential or similar setting is essential
• A full UK Driving Licence.

Experience / Personal Qualities

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with children and work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals.
• Have the confidence to handle challenging situations with patience and a calm demeanour
• Ability to lead a team to achieve positive outcomes, providing them with guidance and mentorship to develop in their roles.
• Resilience, empathy, and integrity
• Excellent listening skills, having the patience to support children and your staff team
• Dedicated and passionate - with a genuine caring nature to support our young people to reach their full potential.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

About Homes2Inspire

Homes2Inspire are one of the UK\'s top providers of Children\'s homes and currently care for over 150 children in over 53 homes and 2 two semi -independent leaving care facilities across Bedfordshire, Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Staffordshire and Worcestershire.

We 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.

Vacancy

We are looking to appoint an experienced Deputy Manager to join our 3 bedded children\'s residential home in Bicester, Oxfordshire. We are looking for a strong, natural leader who can confidently manage, guide and develop a staff team.

Working alongside the Home Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing all aspects of the day-to-day running of the home, including promoting the safeguarding of the young people\'s welfare, and promoting education and diversity to ensure individual needs are met, in line with Ofsted regulations and company requirements.

About Lilac House

Lilac House supports children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties and is currently home to 3 settled children whom together with the staff team have built a calm, happy, and homely environment where they feel safe and cared for. Our children love taking part in a variety of activities both in the home and out in the community such as cinema, bowling, swimming, parks etc.

Rated Good by Ofsted, this is a home where relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated team work hard to create a nurturing space where every child feels valued, listened to, and understood.

Situated in Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 the home is within easy reach of local amenities and community facilities as well as all motorway links.

Benefits

• £37,562 - £38,827 per annum
• £46.01 per sleep in
• Comprehensive training course to start you in your career with Homes2inspire
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Wellbeing Support - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7 and an Internal Wellbeing Team who are on hand to provide professional and practical help and support.
• Excellent annual leave package with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organisation
• Family friendly, flexible working patterns to ensure a good work life balance.
• Medicash - claim back an annual cost of everyday healthcare such as dental, optical treatment and specialist treatment for yourself and family members.
• Refer a Friend scheme - Earn a £500 bonus each time you refer the right candidate to us.
• Shopping, Cinema and Holiday discounts - You can also sign up for the Blue Light card offering additional online and in store savings.
• Cycle to Work scheme which offers a cost-effective way of getting new cycling equipment.
• Subsidised days out with our children and young people, creating lasting memories!
• Overtime & Sleeps: Overtime opportunities available and sleep in allowance of £44.56 per sleep