Childrens Deputy Home Manager Harris House, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26

Employer: Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent, 40 hours per week

Salary: £37,562 - £38,827 per annum (£18.06 - £18.67 per hour) + sleep-in allowance (£46.01 per sleep)

About Homes2Inspire

Homes2Inspire are one of the UKs leading providers of childrens homes, caring for over 150 children across 56 homes and 2 semi-independent leaving care facilities. We are proud to be part of the Shaw Trust Group, a charity dedicated to transforming lives across the UK.

About the Home:

Harris House is a 2 bedded childrens residential home located in Bicester, Oxfordshire and holds a Good rating with Ofsted.

Supporting children and young people up to the age of 18 the home provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment by offering emotional and practical support to help children develop life skills and build confidence.

The Role:

As a Deputy Home Manager, you will:

• Work alongside the Home Manager, to manage all aspects of the day-to-day running of the home.
• Promote the safeguarding of the young peoples welfare, promoting education and diversity to ensure individual needs are meet, in line with Ofsted regulations and company requirements.
• Coach, support and develop staff to maximise their performance and ensure high standards of care 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.
• 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:

• Contracted hours are 40 hours per week, 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.

What Youll Bring

• Previous experience working with children and young people in a leadership role in a residential or similar setting is essential
• Hold QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification
• A full UK Driving Licence is preferable
• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Honesty, empathy, and a commitment to being a positive role model.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary - £37,562 - £38,827 per annum (£18.06 - £18.67 per hour)
• Sleep-in allowance - £46.01 per sleep.
• Comprehensive training and career development pathways.
• Generous annual leave, with option to purchase 5 extra days.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support.
• Unum Healthcare - App-based access to healthcare reimbursements, mental health support, remote GP, and wellbeing perks
• Aviva Digicare - Access free healthcare services including Digital GP consultation, Annual Health Check and Mental Health Assessments
• Refer a Friend bonus.
• Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, plus Blue Light Card access.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Subsidised days out with young people.
• Recognition awards for long service and attendance.

Important Information

• We cannot offer sponsorship.
• All successful candidates will undergo safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted requirements. xbpsjku

How to Apply

If youre looking for a new deputy manager job in Bicester and are passionate about making a positive impact in young peoples lives, apply today!