Registered Manager required for a Children's Home
Location: Darlaston, Walsall, W. Midlands WS10
We are searching for a Registered Manager for our Ofsted-regulated 4-bed home set in Darlaston. Supporting and educating children with emotional and behavioural difficulties
You must be experienced and have a strong personality. This home requires a complete turnaround, hence a very competitive salary
Salary is around £50-£55k 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 the 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 verbal and written.
Registered Manager's knowledge and experience
- At least 2 years of 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 a 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 People's 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 the Registered Manager opportunity contact
Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions