Deputy Children's Home Manager – Parker House3 Bedded Residential Home
Bicester, Oxfordshire – OX26
£37,562 - £38,827
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 for a compassionate and inspiring Deputy Children’s Home Manager to join our 3 bedded children’s residential home in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
Working alongside the Home Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing all aspects of the day-to-day running of a residential home, including promoting the safeguarding of the young people’s welfare, and promoting education and diversity to ensure individual needs are meet, in line with Ofsted regulations and company requirements.
The role of a Deputy Manager combines leadership, administration, and hands on support to create a holistic approach to childcare. If you are an experienced senior support worker, or team leader looking for progression or a current deputy looking for a new opportunity – we would love to hear from you!
About Parker House:
Parker House supports children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, providing the stability, warmth, and consistency they need to thrive. 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.
Right now, it’s home to three young girls who are 12, 16 and 17 – who love a mixture of things from makeup, drawing, anime, Manga - Japanese style comic books and also enjoy taking part in a range of activities such as arcades, cinema, bowling, swimming, parks etc. They are very settled, full of personality, and together with the staff team have built a calm, happy, and homely environment where they feel safe and cared for
Key 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.
Essential: 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. What can Homes2Inspire offer you? £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 including further training and promotional opportunities.
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 How to Apply:
If you are looking for a new job as a Deputy Manager in Bicester, Oxfordshire and are passionate about making a positive impact – apply now!
Please Note: All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy.
Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role.
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