This vacancy is now closed

 
Job Category
Children Services | Support, Advice and Guidance
Location
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Salary
£43,674 - £55,964 per annum
Closing date
16/08/2022
Ref
24744
Contract type
Permanent
Total hours per week
40 (Flexible and Reduced Hours considered)
Description

Job Title: Registered Children's Home Manager

Location: Northampton/Daventry

Contract: Full time, 40 hours per week (Flexible Working and Reduced hours considered)

Salary Range: £41,994 - £44,196 per annum + £150 per month On Call allowance

The successful candidate will also be eligible for the Children’s Home Manager Bonus Scheme which offers an earning potential of £10,000 per annum!

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! At Homes2Inspire, we are passionate about what we do. As one of the country’s top Children’s Home providers, we strive for excellence in the care we provide, ensuring our children and young people are safe and supported day-to-day.

Homes2inspire are a rapidly growing organisation with 34 registered Children’s Homes and 2 Semi-Independent Provisions within the UK. The staff teams strive for excellence to ensure the Children and young people receive the quality of care they deserve and are ready for the next stages in their lives

The Right Candidate

The successful applicant will be imperative in supporting and managing a team, providing mentorship and working with them to develop and help them succeed in their personal development plans.

The applicant should also hold previous residential experience and be able to evidence their involvement in working with and supporting children and young people with complex needs whilst acting as a corporate parent helping them thrive in their day to day lives. The role will require regular liaising with other departments and external agencies to ensure that the young people receive appropriate plans, programmes and support in the home to aid their rehabilitation into the community and to meet contractual requirements.

Essential Criteria

  • The right candidate must have a QCF level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work 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

  • 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
  • Wellbeing support - Employee Assistant Program (EAP) – 24/7 access to support via phone, sms, whatsapp 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 every time for referring the right candidate to us

 

Please note: All successful candidates 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.

Please note we are not currently able to support any visa sponsorship applications.

Please note we are not currently able to support any visa sponsorship applications. 

Join a diverse and inclusive organisation

Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.

In our most recent colleague survey “86% of our colleagues say we demonstrate a true commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion”.

In addition;

  • We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK.
  • We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. 
  • Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.

If you have accessibility requirements and/or would like further information about the role, please contact: careers@homes2inspire.co.uk

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.