An enthusiasm to work for a top ten residential children's homes provider, Homes2Inspire, which is part of one of the UK's largest charities, Shaw Trust.

A willingness to work towards or current qualification in QCF level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare

At least two years recent experience working in a Registered Children's Home setting in supervisory or management role.

An understanding of the regulations and legislations which set the standards within a Children's Home setting and experience working with Ofsted.

The ability to work closely with Responsible Individual and key individuals within the strategic partnership.

An enhanced DBS will be required (funded by Homes 2 inspire)

Homes2inspire Limited, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Somerset County Council have formed a unique partnership to offer homes and support for children and young people within Somerset who have experienced significant trauma and difficulties in their lives. We are creating a different sort of home and care for children and young people which offers them flexibility and support from a full range of people that can help them. This home is part of a wider service we are developing together including, more children's homes, high needs foster carers, CAMHS (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services) intensive treatment houses and therapeutic education. Homes2inspire is a leading provider of Children's Homes with 30 homes across the UK. Our teams strive for excellence for our children.

Pulled from the full job description

An opportunity to shape and develop a home within the Somerset area, part of ten homes planned in the next 10 years.

An award-winning employee wellbeing support package from an employer with an over 80% employee engagement rating

A salary of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience) and a potential £10,000 additional salary for delivering successful outcomes for children and the home

A three-week comprehensive induction package to make you feel at home with our way of working and expectations

Consultation and development opportunities to enable you to work confidently to support children and young people's emotional and mental health.

Opportunities to shadow and spend time with colleagues from across the partnership organisations to understand each other's roles and share your knowledge and skills.

Professional development training to progress internally into roles with Homes2Inspire, a national top ten residential children's home provider, Somerset County Council or Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Life assurance, extensive high street discounts and healthcare cash plan, The partnership is also able to offer wider support and clinical supervision with mental health and social work practitioners. Working as part of a diverse multi-disciplinary professional team offers you the opportunity to share and develop best practice. Being part of this wider team within the partnership will enable you to be part of a different way of making inspirational futures for children and young people.