Job Description

Are you an experienced Deputy Manager or Senior Support Worker with a background in Residential Childcare looking to take the next step up in your career?

Job role:

Deputy Home Manager

Contract:

Full time, Permanent

Location:

Derby, Derbyshire

Salary:

36,379.00-37,606.00 per annum



Homes2Inspire is looking for a Deputy Home Manager to join the management team at our established residential home in Derby, Derbyshire. We welcome applications from compassionate and experienced Children's Senior Support Workers seeking advancement, as well as current deputy home managers. In this role, you will assist the Home Manager in ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and support to the children in our care. This is a unique opportunity to positively impact their life and contribute to their brighter future by upholding the highest standards of care.

The Role:

Working alongside the Home Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing all aspects of the day-to-day running of the home. You will lead and support the staff team, including promoting 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.



The role of a Deputy Manager combines leadership, administration, and hands on support to create a holistic approach to childcare. If you are an experienced senior support worker, or team leader looking for progression or a current deputy looking for a new opportunity - we would love to hear from you!

About Homes2inspire:

Since opening our first home in 2007, Homes2inspire, which is part of the Shaw Trust, has become the largest charitably owned residential children's home provider in the UK. We have grown and developed to over 53 homes, two supported accommodation developments and provide high needs foster care with plans to develop further!



We provide homes and services that are nurturing, warm and welcoming. Our caring staff teams are committed to providing safe, well-planned care to children and young people who have often faced real challenges in their early years.



In order for our staff team to provide the best possible experiences to our children and young people, we are fully committed to offering continuous training, support and development as well as future career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervision and Leadership:

Assist the Home Manager in leading and managing the staff team, including recruitment, training, and supervision.

Operational Oversight:

Support the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.

Care Planning:

Develop and implement individual care plans for each child, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met.

Nurturing Support :

Build positive relationships, providing emotional and practical support and create an environment where our children feel safe and loved.

Quality Assurance:

Monitor and maintain the quality of care provided, conducting regular assessments and implementing improvements where necessary.

Training and Development:

Assist in the training and ongoing development of staff, promoting best practices in childcare and support.

Record Keeping:

Maintain records detailing the journey of our children, in a way that is thoughtful and meaningful.

Making Memories:

Providing opportunities and experiences to make happy memories.

Crisis Management :

Respond to emergencies and incidents in a calm manner, ensuring appropriate action is taken and documentation completed.

Qualifications and Skills:

Previous experience working with children and young people in a leadership role in a residential or similar setting is essential



QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent)



Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with children and work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals.



Have the confidence to handle challenging situations with patience and a calm demeanour



You will be able to lead a team to achieve positive outcomes, providing them with guidance and mentorship to develop in their roles.

Hours of Work:

You will typically be required to work more office hours, Monday to Friday, however there will be occasions you will be required to work evenings and weekends to cover shifts when needed to meet the needs of the home.



You will also be required to participate in the Managers on call rota.

What We Offer:

36,379 - 37,606 per annum



Comprehensive training course to start you in your career with Homes2inspire.



Collaborative and supportive team environment.



Wellbeing Support - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7 and an Internal Wellbeing Team who are on hand to provide professional and practical help and support.



Annual leave package with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.



Opportunities for career advancement within the organisation including further training and promotional opportunities.



Family friendly, flexible working patterns to ensure a good work life balance.



Medicash - claim back an annual cost of everyday healthcare such as dental, optical treatment and specialist treatment for yourself and family members.



Refer a Friend scheme - Earn a 500 bonus each time you refer the right candidate to us.



Shopping, Cinema and Holiday discounts - You can also sign up for the Blue Light card offering additional online and in store savings.



Cycle to Work scheme which offers a cost-effective way of getting new cycling equipment.



Subsidised days out with our children and young people, creating lasting memories!

Overtime & Sleeps :

Overtime opportunities available and sleep in allowance of 44.56 per sleep

Please Note:

All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy.



We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.



Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role.



Due to partnership working with Nottingham County Council, please be aware that personal information given by applicants may be shared with partners at any stage of the recruitment process.



Interviews for this role will take place in-person during pre-planned assessment days, please contact the careers team if you have any accessibility requests or need reasonable adjustments (contact details below).



At Homes2Inspire, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.



Homes2Inspire is dedicated to supporting care leavers by offering guaranteed job interviews if you meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you want to benefit from this scheme, please inform us as part of your application that you have lived in care experience.



Male staff are under-represented within our residential children's services. We would like to encourage more male applicants to apply for our opportunities.



It is an important part of Homes2Inspire's recruitment process to ensure that candidates are matched with the most appropriate service based on their skills, experience, and the needs of the young people in our care. On occasion, this may result in offers of employment being made at an alternative service than where the candidate has originally applied.



For any questions on the role, or to receive a full job description, please contact our Careers Team on careers@homes2inspire.co.uk or 01788 487057.