Registered Manager

Location: Darlaston

Registered Manager required for a Children's Home Darlaston Walsall W. Midlands WS10

We are searching for a Registered Manager for our Ofsted regulated 4 bed home set in Darlaston currently 50% occupancy .Supporting and educating children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

This SEMH home - based on PACE and therapeutic parenting is currently rated ‘Requires Improvement’ with OFSTED

You must be experienced and have a strong personality, this home requires a complete turn around hence a very competitive salary

Salary is around £50-£60k 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