Deputy Children's Home Manager

Homes 2 Inspire; Ilminster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job description

Job role: Deputy Children's Home Manager (Brand New Home)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Ilminster, Somerset

Salary: GBP34,320 - GBP36,400 per annum plus on-call allowance

We believe every child and young person has the right to a safe place to live where they are listened to, cared for, and understood. Do you?

If the answer's yes, then your next career step could be working for us. We're looking for an exceptional person to join us in the first of ten new Children's Homes in partnership with Homes2inspire Limited, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, and Somerset County Council.

This is a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to assist in developing a new service within Somerset. The successful candidate will be an inspirational role model for the young person while demonstrating to the young people the value of education, care, and development to achieve better outcomes.

The role offers lots of scope for development and progression for the right person within this innovative and forward-thinking service.

What you'll bring:

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with Children and Young People in a Residential setting
• Recent experience working either as a Children's Home Deputy Manager or as a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker in a Children's Home
• Minimum QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare or equivalent (In line with Ofsted requirements)
• Enthusiasm and commitment to completing QCF Level 5 Children, Young People and Families Manager qualification
• Flexibility to cover shifts in line with the needs of the home
• A full UK Driving Licence

What can Homes2Inspire offer you?

• A unique opportunity to help shape and develop our new Residential Children's home service within Somerset. With multiple homes, in multiple locations opening across Somerset, we are sure to have a role right for you.
• An award-winning employee wellbeing support package from an employer with an over 80% employee engagement rating
• A salary of GBP33,000 - GBP35,000 per annum
• A three-week comprehensive induction package to make you feel at home with our way of working and expectations
• Consultation and development opportunities to enable you to work confidently to support children and young people's emotional and mental health.
• Opportunities to shadow and spend time with colleagues from across the partnership organisations to understand each other's roles and share your knowledge and skills.
• Professional development training to progress internally into roles with Homes2Inspire, a national top ten residential children's home provider, Somerset County Council, or Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Life assurance, extensive high street discounts, and healthcare cash plan

It is essential that the Deputy Home Manager has experience of working with children in a residential setting. We welcome experienced Senior Support Workers or Team Leaders who are looking for the next steps in their career as well as existing managers who are looking for a new role in a reputable company.

The successful candidate will work in conjunction with the Registered Home Manager and deputise for them during absence periods. This will include all aspects of the day-to-day running of the Children's Home ensuring and promoting the safeguarding of children and young people. The Deputy Home Manager will be expected to work with the children and young people on a daily basis to ensure they are provided with the best possible care, as well as maintain the management of the home and complete office-based work.

About the partnership

Homes2inspire Limited, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, and Somerset County Council have formed a unique partnership to offer homes and support for children and young people within Somerset who have experienced significant trauma and difficulties in their lives. We are creating a different sort of home and care for children and young people which offers them flexibility and support from a full range of people that can help them. This home is part of a wider service we are developing together including more children's homes, high needs foster carers, CAMHS (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services) intensive treatment houses, and therapeutic education. Homes2inspire is a leading provider of Children's Homes with 30 homes across the UK. Our teams strive for excellence for our children.

The partnership is also able to offer wider support and clinical supervision with mental health and social work practitioners. Working as part of a diverse multi-disciplinary professional team offers you the opportunity to share and develop best practice. Being part of this wider team within the partnership will enable you to be part of a different way of making inspirational futures for children and young people.

Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role.

Due to our partnership with Somerset County Council, please be aware that personal information given by applicants may be shared with Somerset County Council at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please Note all successful candidates will be subject to a vetting process, inclusive of a DBS check, Right to Work checks, and references will be obtained.

Homes2Inspire Ltd 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.

For any questions on the role, please contact our Careers Team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent