Registered Children's Home Manager - Brand New Home

We are looking to appoint a Registered Children's Home Manager to open our brand new 2 bedded home in Brackley, Northamptonshire. The home is expected to open in July 2025. Interviews will be held ASAP!

Salary: £46,781.00 per annum plus £10,000 bonus

Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Regional Manager to set up and open this new 2 bedded home in Brackley and also be part of the recruitment and selection process to build the team of a deputy, seniors and support workers.

Being a Registered Children's Home Manager at Homes2Inspire means being a part of the only charity-owned provider of residential children's homes in Ofsted's top 10 providers!

Homes2Inspire is fuelled by purpose and innovation, and a remarkable 92% of Homes2Inspire Residential Homes are Ofsted rated Good of Outstanding.

Our dedicated teams are committed to ensuring young people have a place to call home, and a support system in place focussed on child-centred outcomes such as stability, well-being and the long-term improvement of lives.

As the Registered Home Manager you will lead the staff team and guide the home forward towards ensuring a secure, safe, and motivating environment for both the children and young people, fostering an atmosphere where they can thrive.

What you'll bring:

• The right candidate must have a QCF level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare (or working towards)
• Minimum of 2 years recent experience working in a Registered Children's Home setting in supervisory role.
• Substantive experience in a Managerial role including supervisory experience.
• Thorough understanding of the regulations and legislations which set the standards within a Children's Home setting
• Proven track record with Ofsted
• Ability to work closely with Responsible Individual and key individuals within the strategic partnership
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Enhanced DBS on the update service

Other benefits include:

• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Medicash - 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
• 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 for every successful applicant referred to us

Please note:

• All successful applicants 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.
• We are not able to support visa sponsorship applications.

To learn more about Homes2Inspire and for further information on all opportunities available, please visit or contact the careers team at or

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