Registered Children’s Home Manager – Salmons House
£49,159 - £52,251 per annum + up to £10,000 Bonus + 5k WELCOME BONUS!
Middleton Cheney, Near Banbury – OX17
Ofsted rating: Good
Vacancy:
We are currently looking to appoint a Registered Home Manager for our 3 bedded children’s residential homes in Middleton Cheney, Near Banbury – OX17. Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the day to day running of the home, ensuring the safety and well-being of our children and young people at all times.
You will lead with empathy and strength, guiding the team to maintain the settled, positive atmosphere already in place while supporting each young person’s individual journey.
You’ll also have the support of Homes2Inspire – the only charity-owned provider of residential children’s homes in Ofsted’s top 10 – where 92% of our homes are rated Good or Outstanding.
Salmons House isn’t just a place to stay, it’s a home.
Right now, it’s home to three amazing young people who are very settled and have built a calm, happy, and homely environment where they feel safe and cared for and we’re now looking for a compassionate and inspiring Registered Children’s Home Manager to help this home continue to flourish.
About Salmons House
Salmons House supports children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, providing the stability, warmth, and consistency they need to thrive. 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 Middleton Cheney, near Banbury, the home benefits from a peaceful village setting while still being within easy reach of local amenities and community facilities and is very close to motorway links, making it accessible from Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Bedfordshire. This creates the perfect balance of calm surroundings and opportunities for the young people to engage in activities and experiences beyond the home
What you’ll bring:
1. QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare (or working towards)
2. At least 2 years’ recent experience in a supervisory role within a Registered Children’s Home
3. Proven managerial and leadership skills with a child-centred approach
4. Strong knowledge of children’s home regulations and legislation
5. A positive track record with Ofsted inspections
6. The ability to inspire a team and build trusted relationships with stakeholders
7. Full UK Driving Licence
What we offer:
8. 5k WELCOME BONUS!
9. Up to £10,000 bonus, depending on specific targets, budgets being achieved
10. Generous annual leave entitlement, with the option to purchase extra days
11. Medicash – claim back everyday healthcare costs (dental, optical, etc.)Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, including counselling sessions
12. Wellbeing support from our in-house NHS-trained team
13. Shopping, cinema and holiday discounts + Blue Light card eligibility
14. Cycle to Work Scheme
15. £500 “Refer a Friend” bonus
Please note:
16. All successful applicants will undergo safer recruitment checks, including right to work, an Enhanced DBS (paid for by H2I), and satisfactory references.
17. We may close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
18. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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