Job Description
Registered Manager required for a Children's Home Crook, Co Durham, DL15
We are searching for a Registered Manager for our Ofsted regulated newly renovated manor style 4 bed home set in lovely grounds in beautiful Crook ,County Durham .Supporting and educating children with emotional and behavioural difficulties
You must be experienced and have a strong personality, this home requires a complete turn around hence a very competitive salary
Salary is around £45k negotiable plus up to 20% bonus We’re keen to reward our managers when they get things right because doing well is important to us.
Our Management Bonus Scheme takes into consideration a range of KPIs from inspections, audits, staffing, finances, training, annual leave, sickness and more. Meeting targets in all these areas will result in a performance bonus. The better you do the bigger your bonus.
Registered Manager Skills and abilities
* Ability to demonstrate reasoning, numeracy, literacy and technology skills to required standard.
* Ability to work as a team, working closely with colleagues and other agencies.
* Ability to solve problems.
* Able to work within the principles of the Children’s Act.
* Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of Child Protection Issues and Procedures.
* Sound knowledge of Children’s Homes procedures and relevant issues.
* Ability to exercise authority.
* Proven leadership and management abilities.
* Excellent communication skills - both verbally and written.
Registered Manager knowledge and experience.
* At least 2 year working experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a Registered Children’s Home where the rating of their home is good to outstanding
* A minimum of two years’ experience at senior level in a Children’s Home.
* Experience working with Children who have Mental Health, Emotional & Behavioural difficulties
* Have a very good understanding of the children’s homes regulations and quality standards, 2015
* Have good knowledge and experience working as a designated safeguarding lead in children’s residential home (s)
Registered Manager qualifications
* The Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young Peoples Services (or you are willing to work towards this) Or NVQ Level 4 Health and Social Care (Children’s Pathway) combined with a Leadership and Management Qualification
For more information contact about this Registered Manager opportunity contact
Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions