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Are you an experienced Home Manager or Deputy Manager with a background in Residential Child Care looking to take the next step up in your career?

Job role: Registered Home Manager - with a view to developing into a Dual Home Manager!

Location: Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire

Salary Range: £43,674 - £45,964 per annum

Homes2Inspire are looking for exceptional candidates for an exciting opportunity to join Homes2Inspire in developing two new 2-bed services in the Houghton Regis area in Bedfordshire. There is an earning potential of 61k per annum once Dual Registered and both homes operating!

As a Home Manager, you will implement and work in accordance with all aspects of the Statement of Purpose for your home and have a thorough understanding of the regulations and legislations which set the standards within a Children’s Home setting.

You will be an effective partnership builder, working with parents, carers and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people. You will support and offer supervision to staff in line with regulations and ensure that the safeguarding of young people remains at the forefront of practice, and young people remain consulted about the quality of care they receive.

• Full job description available on request

Requirements:

• You must have recent experience working within the residential sector at registered manager level within a children's residential service
• A Certified Diploma Level 3 or 4 in Residential Child Care (Children and Young Peoples Workforce) or equivalent as a minimum
• Thorough understanding of the regulations and legislations which set the standards within a Children’s Home setting
• Ability to work closely with Responsible Individual and key individuals within the strategic partnership
• Substantive experience in a Managerial role including supervisory experience
• A Certified Diploma Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards completing this
• Experience in leading and supervising a team within a Residential Child Care setting
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence

What we can offer you

• Opportunities for progression as well as cross-organisation development
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays with length of service increases and ability to purchase additional annual leave
• 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
• Medicash - claim back an annual cost of everyday healthcare, such as dental, optical treatment and specialist treatment for yourself and your family members
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) – 24/7 access to support via phone, sms, whatsapp and live chat. 8 free counselling sessions/short-term solutions provided-
• 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

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

For further information please visit our website www.homes2inspire.co.uk or contact our careers team on 01218 170371 or [email protected]

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.

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

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

Our Strategy

To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive available here: https://www.shawtrust.org.uk/content/uploads/2020/09/Vision-2030-Strategic-Directive-5-9.pdf