Job Description

Role:

Registered Children's Home Manager

Salary:

49,159 per annum + 10,000 annual performance bonus

Ofsted Rating:

Good (as of January 2025)



We are seeking a passionate, resilient, and experienced manager to lead our established children's home in Bicester. The home is registered to support 3 children, in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council.



This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the life of vulnerable young people. We are looking for a manager who can confidently navigate high pressure situations while maintaining a therapeutic, child-centred approach.



This role requires someone with vision, dedication, and emotional intelligence - someone who is ready to throw themselves into the role, see the long-term goals for the child, and lead a team with compassion and clarity.

Home Overview:

Lilac House supports children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties and is currently home to 3 settled children whom together with the staff team have built a calm, happy, and homely environment we they feel safe and cared for. Our children love taking part in a variety of actives both in the home and out in the community such as cinema, bowling, swimming, parks etc



Rated Good by Ofsted, this is a home where relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated team work hard to create a nurturing space where every child feels valued, listened to, and understood.



Situated in Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 the home is within easy reach of local amenities and community facilities as well as all motorway links.

The Role:

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.



The Registered Home Manager's leadership will guide the home forward towards ensuring a secure, safe, and motivating environment for both the children and young people in their care and staffing team, fostering an atmosphere where they can thrive.

What you'll bring:

QCF level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare or willing to work towards.



Minimum of 2 years recent experience working in a care setting in a supervisory role.



Thorough understanding of the regulations and legislations which set the standards within a Children's Home setting



Knowledge of Ofsted regulations.



Ability to work closely with Responsible Individual and key individuals within the strategic partnership



Full UK Driving Licence



Passionate about supporting vulnerable children.

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



If you are looking for a full time job in Bicester, Oxfordshire as a Registered Manager, click apply now and our team will be in touch with you!

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.