At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Registered Home Manager and oversee daily operations in a children's home.
- Company: Homes2Inspire, a charity transforming lives of young people across the UK.
- Benefits: Professional development, healthcare plan, wellbeing support, and 28 days annual leave.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent internal progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children while growing your career.
- Qualifications: 2 years experience with children, QCF Level 3, and a full UK Driving Licence.
The predicted salary is between 43180 - 50444 £ per year.
Overview
You will be required to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and may be asked to cover shifts as needed.
You will also participate in on-call duties for the cluster.
Homes2Inspire are a UK-based provider of children's homes, caring for over 150 children in 53 homes and two semi-independent leaving care facilities across multiple counties.
We are part of Shaw Trust Group, a charity focused on transforming the lives of young people and adults across the UK.
The deputy manager role is based at Newbury and Stirling House, two-bedded children\'s homes rated Ofsted Good.
The deputy manager will work with the Registered Home Manager and deputise in their absence, overseeing day-to-day operations to safeguard and support the young people in a stable home environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Registered Home Manager and deputise for them in their absence.
- Oversee day-to-day running of the Children\'s Home and ensure safeguarding of the young people.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to maintain a supportive, safe, and nurturing environment for residents.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with Children and Young People in a residential setting.
- Recent experience as a Children\'s Home Deputy Manager or as a Senior Support Worker or Team Leader in a Children\'s Home.
- Experience working with behaviours that challenge.
- Minimum QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare or equivalent (in line with Ofsted requirements).
- Enthusiasm and commitment to completing QCF Level 5 in Children, Young People and Families Manager qualification.
- Flexibility to cover shifts in line with the needs of the home.
- A full UK Driving Licence.
- A three-week comprehensive induction package to familiarize you with our way of working, expectations, and training.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities to progress internally within Homes2Inspire, a national top-ten charity-owned residential children\'s home provider.
- Medicash Healthcare Plan covering everyday healthcare costs (dental, optical, etc.).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 support via phone, SMS, Whats App and live chat; includes 8 free counselling sessions/short-term solutions.
- Wellbeing support from an internal health and wellbeing team with NHS clinical backgrounds.
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays.
- Life assurance, access to high-street discounts, Blue Light discount card, and cycle to work scheme.
- Opportunities to connect with Shaw Trust employee networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Women\'s Network, Men\'s Network, Young Professionals Network, Menopause Peer Support Group, Neurodiversity Network).
- Refer a Friend scheme – earn £500 for every successful referral.
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