PERSON SPECIFICATION

REGISTERED HOMES MANAGER

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

EDUCATION AND

QUALIFICATION

DipSW, CQSW, NVQ 5 in Working with

Young People/Management or a

preparedness to work toward same.

Registered Managers’ Award

or Relevant Degree

Nursing Qualification

Application Form

EXPERIENCE AND

KNOWLEDGE

Significant experience at senior level

in a Children’s Home. Able to

demonstrate reasoning, numeracy and

literacy skills to required standard

Three years experience at

senior level within a social

care/health field

Application Form

KEY SKILLS Ability to work closely with colleagues

and other agencies

Able to work within the principles of

the Children’s Act 2004

Demonstrate a sound working

knowledge of Child Protection Issues

and Procedures

Sound knowledge of Children’s Homes

procedures and relevant issues

Knowledge of relevant reports of

enquiries:

Howe, Utting

Ability to exercise authority

Proven management abilities

Excellent written skills and the ability

to produce reports

Working knowledge of the National

Care Standards 2018, Children’s

Homes Regulations 2018, Working

Together to Safeguard Children 2018

Good knowledge of

manpower,

planning/development/skills

mix

Ability to develop and

encourage professional

growth in others

An understanding of

budgetary management

An ability to give formal and

informal presentations

Direct involvement in

National Care Standards

Inspections

Interview

References

PERSONAL

ATTRIBUTES

Good organisation and leadership

skills

Interview

References

Ability to motivate others

Clear communicator – both verbally

and written

Capacity for Independent Travel

Approachable

Honest