Registered Childrens Home Manager

Homes 2 Inspire Limited; Bicester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional care for young individuals with complex needs. This role involves overseeing the daily operations of a children's home, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in residential childcare, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable children.

Benefits

£5,000 welcome bonus

33 days annual leave

Medicash for healthcare claims

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing support

Shopping and holiday discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a Registered Children’s Home setting.
• Thorough understanding of regulations and legislations in a Children’s Home.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall running of the children’s home.
• Lead the staff team ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Understanding of Ofsted

Safeguarding Policies

Supervisory Experience

Residential Childcare

Education

QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare

Tools

Enhanced DBS

Driving Licence

Job description

Registered Children's Home Manager

£46,781.00 per annum + up to £10,000 Bonus, £5,000 welcome bonus & company benefits

Bicester, Oxfordshire

About Homes2inspire:

Homes2Inspire are one of the UK’s top providers of Children's homes and currently care for over 150 children in 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 currently recruiting a Registered Children's Home Manager for a 2 bedded home in Bicester, Oxfordshire. Currently the home is a solo placement, supporting a young person with complex, challenging behaviours.

As the Registered Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the overall running of the children’s home. We are looking for an experienced manager who is a natural leader who can lead the staff team ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.

You will have a previous experience of working in a residential setting, a good understanding of Ofsted as well as ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, recruitment, staff training, supervisions, implementing safeguarding policies and procedures, and addressing any concerns promptly.

What you’ll bring:

• Hold a QCF level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare (or working towards)
• Minimum of 2 years recent experience working in a Registered Children’s Home setting in supervisory role.
• Substantive experience in a managerial role including supervisory experience.
• Thorough understanding of the regulations and legislations which set the standards within a Children’s Home setting
• Proven track record with Ofsted
• Ability to work closely with Responsible Individual and key individuals within the strategic partnership
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Enhanced DBS on the update service

Other benefits include:

• £5,000 welcome bonus
• 46,781.00 per annum + up to £10,000 bonus
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• 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 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 for every successful applicant referred to us

Please note:

• All successful applicants 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.
• Shaw Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
• We are not able to support visa sponsorship applications.
• If you are looking for a permanent job in Bicester, within a children’s home, please click apply now and a member of our team will be in touch.