Registered Manager

Registered Manager required for a Children's Home Medomsley Consett, Co Durham, DH8

We are searching for a Registered Manager for our Ofsted regulated home based in beautiful 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 for Registered Manager is around £45k-£55k plus upto 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 about this Registered Manager position contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions