Registered Manager

Children's Home Registered Manager Bedford Bedfordshire MK41

£55-£60k plus bonus

We have a new Organisation who are looking to set up there first home a 4 Bed accommodation supporting 8-18s with EBD SEMH and challenging behaviour in Bedford. This home will accommodate up to 3 children.

The group are passionate about Children's care, coming from a Business Education and Social Care background, they are looking to build a therapeutic and safe environment for their children and young people. There will be full support given to the new Registered Manager

We are looking for a dynamic leader - someone who is tenacious and passionate, with the ability to connect with those they meet and build meaningful and productive working relationships.

If you have experience supporting vulnerable children ,you are qualified and looking for career progression this exciting new opportunity could be for you!

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 1 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 on this Registered Manager role contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference!