Registered Manager for a 3  Bed Children’s Home in Cannock Staffs. £42-£52k

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and determined Registered Manager for our 2 bed children’s service based in Cannock Staffs.Salary of  £42k -£52k plus bonus depending on experience and qualifications.

We are are looking for someone who knows how to make a house, a home.  With your guidance, the team will ensure that the children living within the home have the very best care, great role models and a place to call home. Our Children and Young people are aged between 5-18 years old with Social, Emotional, Mental Health and Complex needs.

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 as a Deputy Manager in a Registered Children’s Home where the rating of their home.

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 on this Registered Manager opportunity contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions