An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Children's Home Manager in one of our Bedfordshire Homes!
Homes2Inspire provides homes and services that are committed to providing safe, well-planned care to children and young people who have often faced real challenges in their early years.
Working in partnership with the local authorities, Homes2Inspire will provide child-centred care to the Young People who need specific support and safeguarding.
As a Deputy Home Manager with us, you will work closely with the Home Manager to assist in the overall management and operation of the home. The role will include deputising for the Home Manager in their absence, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the home and ensuring quality and standards of care are upheld.
What you’ll bring:
- 2 years' experience working with young people in a Residential setting
- QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification or equivalent (in line with Ofsted regulations)
- Ability to take increased levels of professional responsibility
- Understanding of compliance with legal and regulatory requirements of a children’s home
- Capabilities to identify own and others professional, care and training needs
- Resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations
- Positive role model – honesty and empathy are a must
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Capabilities to review and implement young person’s care plans and risk assessments
- Ability to form effective relationships with young people, their families (if appropriate) and external agencies
- Willing to work towards Diploma Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification with the view to become a Registered Manager in the future
What can Homes2Inspire offer you?
- Attendance bonus – Up to an additional £1400 per annum!!!
- £500 bonus for ‘Referring a Friend’ to join us!
- Shopping, Cinema and Holiday discounts – And you can sign up to the Blue Light discount card for £4.99 for 2 years to access further retailer savings.
- Gift vouchers – Up to £200 gift vouchers at Christmas!
- 28 days annual leave - Inc bank holidays, growing with length of service and ability to purchase additional annual leave.
- Learning & Development - Funded 3-week initial training course and an opportunity to achieve QCF Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification.
- Awards & Recognition - Long Service to Non-Absence Awards, we recognise the hard work and effort our people put in!
- Medicash - Claim back an annual cost of everyday healthcare.
- Wellbeing Support - Employee Assistant Program (EAP) - 24/7 access to support, 8 free counselling sessions.
- Internal Health and Wellbeing Team - On hand and available to provide professional help and support during difficult times.
- Cycle to Work Scheme – A cost-effective solution to getting new cycling equipment.
- Subsidised days out and activities with our young people
- Meals included during shifts.
If you're passionate about helping Young People reach their potential, click apply now!**
*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.
Each service within Homes2Inspire is unique but united in the belief that every child and young person deserves the best possible start in life. For more information, visit our website: www.homes2inspire.co.uk.