Registered Manager required for a Children’s Home in Harborough Leicestershire  LE8

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