deputy manager

You will be required to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, however, will be expected to cover shifts when needed. You will also be required to participate in the on-call for the cluster.

About Homes2inspire:

Homes2Inspire are one of the UK's top providers of Children's homes and currently care for over 150 children in 53 homes and 2 two semi -independent leaving care facilities across Bedfordshire, Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Staffordshire and Worcestershire. We 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.

Newbury and Stirling house are 2 two-bedded children's homes Ofsted rated 'Good' children's residential homes in Newark, the deputy manager will be a key part of a team committed to ensuring the young people receive the support they need and deserve in a stable home.

The successful candidate will work in conjunction with the Registered Home Manager and deputise for them during absence periods. This will include all aspects of the day to day running of the Children's Home ensuring and promoting the safeguarding of the young person. Experience of working with children in a residential setting is essential, we welcome Senior Support Workers or Team Leaders who are looking for the next steps in their career as well as existing deputy managers who are looking for a new role in a reputable company.

+ Minimum 2 years experience working with Children and Young People in a Residential setting
+ Recent experience working either as a Children's Home Deputy Manager or as a Senior Support Worker or Team Leader in a Children's Home
+ Experience of working with behaviours that challenge
+ Minimum QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare or equivalent (In line with Ofsted requirements)
+ Enthusiasm and commitment to completing QCF Level 5 Children, Young People and Families Manager qualification
+ Flexibility to cover shifts in line with the needs of the home
+ A full UK Driving Licence

+ A three-week comprehensive induction package to make you feel at home with our way of working, expectations and specialist training to ensure you are prepared for your role.
+ Professional development training to progress internally into roles with Homes2Inspire, a national top ten charity owned residential children's home provider.
+ Medicash Healthcare Plan - 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
+ 28 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays
+ Life assurance, extensive high street discounts, access to Blue Light discount card and cycle to work scheme
+ Opportunities to connect with Shaw Trust employee networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Women's Network, Men's Network, Young Professionals Network, Menopause Peer Support Group, Neurodiversity Network)
+ Refer a Friend scheme - earn £500 bonus for every successful applicant referred to us.