Shaw Trust
Deputy Children's Home Manager
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Children's Deputy Home Manager
Location: Salmons House, Middleton Cheney, Near Banbury, OX17
Employer: Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £40,111 - £42,553 per annum (£19.28 - £20.56 per hour)
Additional Payments: £50.00 per sleep-in
Bonus: Eligible for an Ofsted Bonus for Good or Outstanding inspection outcomes
Ofsted Rating: Good
About Homes2Inspire
Homes2Inspire is one of the UK's leading providers of children's residential care, supporting over 150 children and young people across over 60 homes and two semi-independent leaving care services.
As part of the Shaw Trust Group, a social purpose organisation dedicated to helping people achieve their potential, we are committed to creating safe, nurturing homes where children can thrive. Our teams are passionate about providing exceptional care and making a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people.
About The Home
Salmons House is a welcoming three-bedded children's residential home located in the village of Middleton Cheney, near Banbury.
Rated Good by Ofsted, the home supports children and young people up to the age of 18, providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where they can develop confidence, resilience, and essential life skills.
The home benefits from a peaceful village setting while remaining close to local amenities and community resources. Convenient motorway links also make the location easily accessible from Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, and the West Midlands.
The Role
As a Deputy Home Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the Registered Home Manager and leading the team to deliver outstanding care and positive outcomes for children and young people.
You Will
- Support the Registered Home Manager with the day-to-day running of the home.
- Lead, coach, and develop staff to deliver high-quality care and achieve positive outcomes.
- Promote safeguarding and ensure the welfare of children and young people remains at the centre of all decisions.
- Support the home's compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations, and company policies.
- Build positive partnerships with social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals, and other external agencies.
- Participate in admission and risk assessment processes to ensure placements are appropriate and safe.
- Promote a positive health and safety culture throughout the home.
- Act as a positive role model, championing education, independence, and life skills development.
- Build professional, trusting relationships with children and young people through consistent, caring practice.
- Ensure reports, records, and documentation are completed accurately and within required timescales.
- Support service development initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement across the home.
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Hours of Work
This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week.
As Deputy Home Manager, you may be required to cover shifts and sleep-ins to meet the needs of the service.
You will also participate in the cluster on-call rota.
What You'll Bring
- Experience working with children and young people in a leadership or senior role within a residential childcare or similar setting.
- QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification).
- A sound understanding of safeguarding and children's residential care practices.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- The ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations.
- Compassion, empathy, and a genuine commitment to improving the lives of children and young people.
- A full UK Driving Licence is desirable.
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What We Offer
- Salary of £40,111 - £42,553 per annum (£19.28 - £20.56 per hour).
- £50.00 sleep-in payment per sleep.
- Ofsted Bonus Scheme for homes achieving Good or Outstanding inspection outcomes.
- Enhanced Family Friendly Leave to support you through life's important moments.
- Award and Recognition Vouchers celebrating exceptional performance and achievements.
- Comprehensive training, qualifications, and career development opportunities.
- Generous annual leave entitlement, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing wellbeing and counselling support.
- Unum Healthcare with access to healthcare reimbursements, remote GP services, wellbeing resources, and mental health support.
- Aviva Digicare including annual health checks, Digital GP consultations, and mental health assessments.
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
- Discounts on shopping, cinema, travel, and leisure activities.
- Blue Light Card eligibility.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Subsidised activities and days out with young people.
- Long service and attendance recognition awards.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're an experienced residential childcare professional looking to take the next step in your career and help create a stable, nurturing environment where children can flourish, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Homes2Inspire and help transform young lives every day.
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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