Childrens Deputy Home Manager – Salmons House, Banbury, OX19
Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group)
Full-time, Permanent, 40 hours per week
£37,562 - £38,827 per annum (£18.06 - £18.67 per hour) + sleep-in allowance (£46.01 per sleep)
Ofsted Rating - Good
About Homes2Inspire
Homes2Inspire are one of the UK’s leading providers of children’s homes, caring for over 150 children across 56 homes and 2 semi-independent leaving care facilities. We are proud to be part of the Shaw Trust Group, a charity dedicated to transforming lives across the UK.
About The Home
Salmons House is a 3 bedded childrens residential home located in
Middleton Cheney, OX17. Rated as “Good” with Ofsted, the home supports young people aged up to 18 and provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment by offering emotional and practical support to help children develop life skills and build confidence.
Situated in Middleton Cheney, near Banbury, the home benefits from a peaceful village setting while still being within easy reach of local amenities and community facilities. This creates the perfect balance of calm surroundings and opportunities for our young people to engage in activities and experiences beyond the home.
It is very close to motorway links, making it accessible from Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Bedfordshire.
Vacancy Information
As a Deputy Home Manager, you will:
- Work alongside the Registered Home Manager, to manage all aspects of the day-to-day running of the home.
- Promote the safeguarding of the young people’s welfare, promoting education and diversity to ensure individual needs are meet, in line with Ofsted regulations and company requirements.
- Coach, support and develop staff to maximise their performance and ensure high standards of care are met.
- Liaise with other departments and external agencies to ensure that the young people receive appropriate plans and programmes that meet their needs and the needs of the Contract.
Participate in the risk assessment during admissions process to ensure that the immediate vulnerability and risk of the young person is determined accurately.Promote a positive health and safety culture to meet and maintain company and external accreditation standards.Demonstrate to young people, through pro-social modelling, the value of education and care, and the ability to develop skills maximise positive behaviour, and transition into adulthood.Form trusting, respectful, boundaries, professional relationships with young people, in order that they respond and react appropriately to information and guidance.Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed to a high standard, within required timescales and communicated effectively, in order to comply with the Contract and Company Policies and Procedures.Support the senior management team in the implementation of development strategies promoting a positive approach to ensure the change process is embraced.
Hours Of Work
Contracted hours are 40 hours per week. As the Deputy Manager, you will be required to cover shifts or sleep ins when needed to meet the needs of the home.
You will also be required to participate in the on call for the cluster.
What You’ll Bring
- Previous experience working with children and young people in a leadership role in a residential or similar setting is essential
- Hold QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification
- A full UK Driving Licence is preferable
- Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
- Honesty, empathy, and a commitment to being a positive role model.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary - £37,562 - £38,827 per annum (£18.06 - £18.67 per hour)