Hi… is it you? Are you the grown-up we’ve been waiting for?
We’ve heard the adults are looking for someone special to join our home – someone to help look after us. But not just anyone… we’re hoping for someone kind, funny, patient and maybe even a little bit silly sometimes (we love that).
There are three of us, and this has been our home for a while now. We love cookies, soft blankets, TikTok make-up videos and singing too loudly when our favourite songs come on. This isn’t just a house it’s our space. And we want someone who helps us feel safe, listened to, and loved even on the days when things feel tough.
We’re not perfect – sometimes we get grumpy, forget to tidy our rooms, or roll our eyes when carrots are on the plate. (Let’s be honest some of the adults skip the carrots too!) But we’re trying. We have good days and sad days, and we need someone who can handle both with kindness and a sense of humour.
We need someone who gets teenagers - who knows life isn’t always easy but believes in us anyway. Someone who can cook a good spag bol, gives second chances, and reminds us of all the good stuff we’re capable of.
So, if you’re a grown-up who can help guide us, laugh with us, support us, and maybe even help us eat a few more veggies… then we want to meet you.
Apply to Homes2Inspire and come be part of our home. We're waiting....
- The girls at Parker House
Role: Registered Children's Home Manager
Salary: £47,611 - £50,606 per annum + £10,000 annual performance bonus
Ofsted Rating: Good
We are seeking a passionate, resilient, and experienced manager to lead our established children’s home in Bicester. The home is registered to support 3 children, in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council.
This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the life of vulnerable young people. We are looking for a manager who can confidently navigate high pressure situations while maintaining a therapeutic, child-centred approach.
This role requires someone with vision, dedication, and emotional intelligence - someone who is ready to throw themselves into the role, see the long-term goals for the children, and lead a team with compassion and clarity.
Being a Registered Children’s Home Manager at Homes2Inspire means being a part of the only charity-owned provider of residential children’s homes in Ofsted’s top 10 providers!
Homes2Inspire is fuelled by purpose and innovation, and a remarkable 92% of Homes2Inspire Residential Homes are Ofsted rated Good of Outstanding. Our dedicated teams are committed to ensuring young people have a place to call home, and a support system in place focussed on child-centred outcomes such as stability, well-being and the long-term improvement of lives.
The Registered Home Manager's leadership will guide the home forward towards ensuring a secure, safe, and motivating environment for both the children and young people in their care and staffing team, fostering an atmosphere where they can thrive.
What you’ll bring:
- QCF level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare or willing to work towards.
- Minimum of 2 years recent experience working in a care setting in a supervisory role.
- Thorough understanding of the regulations and legislations which set the standards within a Children’s Home setting
- Knowledge of Ofsted regulations.
- Ability to work closely with Responsible Individual and key individuals within the strategic partnership
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Passionate about supporting vulnerable children.
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
- 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 for every successful applicant referred to us
If you are looking for a full time job in Bicester, Oxfordshire as a Registered Manager, click apply now and our team will be in touch with you!
Please note:
- All successful applicants 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.
- Shaw Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
- We are not able to support visa sponsorship applications.