Registered Manager

Registered Manager For 5 Bed Children's Home in Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 0AA * 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