* Registered Manager Required for our 5 bed Ofsted Registered Homes in Stanford-Le-Hope Essex, supporting 8-18s with LD and challenging behaviour.
* £60k starting salary plus £5k bonus to retain "Good" Xmas/ Occupancy bonus £5-7k
* Are you looking for a challenge and an opportunity to make a real difference?
* The ethos of our children homes is to provide safety and stability to children in a time of great difficulty and change, enabling them to continue with everyday life even though they may be facing tough challenges.
* Our homes provide therapeutic and nurturing environments so that the children feel safe and cared for whilst learning boundaries and self-care skills.
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 18 months 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 ADHD ,Learning & 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 on this Registered Manager role in Stanford le Hope
Contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions
Salary description
£60000.00 - £75000.00 per year