Registered Manager

Registered Manager (Ofsted) 4 Bed Children’s Home in Leyland Preston Lancashire PR26

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and determined Registered Manager for our children’s home based in Leyland

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.

We are open to interviewing experienced Deputy Managers.

• £55k-£60k depending on experience
• KPI bonus

• 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.

• 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
• Must evidence Reg 44 Reg 45 and Ofsted inspections?
• Must drive and hold a UK driving licence?

For more information on Registered Manager opportunity contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions