# The Children’s Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005, Regulation 8: Fitness of manager

Extent: N.I.

(1) A person shall not manage a children’s home unless he is fit to do so.
(2) A person is not fit to manage a children’s home unless –
(a) he is of integrity and good character;
(b) having regard to the size of the children’s home, its statement of purpose, and the number and needs (including any needs arising from any disability) of the children accommodated there –
(i) he has the qualifications, skills and experience necessary for managing the children’s home;
(ii) subject to paragraph (3), he is registered as a social worker in the relevant part of the register; and
(iii) he is physically and mentally fit to manage the children’s home; and
(c) full and satisfactory information is available in relation to him in respect of each of the matters specified in Schedule 2.
(3) Paragraph (2)(b)(ii) does not apply to a person whose employment as a manager of a children's home commenced prior to 21st October 2013.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2005/176/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/childrens-homes-regulations-northern-ireland-2005/regulation-8
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