*Registered Manager Therapeutic Children’s Care Home- Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) 12-18yrs*
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We are looking for an experienced Registered Manager to manage our Ofsted rate GOOD therapeutic, 4 bedded children's care home (12-18 year olds with EBD).
Benjamin UK, celebrating its 20th year, was established in 2005 and has been successful in making a difference in the lives of many children who have suffered childhood traumas. We use a bespoke evidence based, trauma informed, fully integrated therapeutic model. Benjamin UK has an “in-house” team of therapists and a very experienced Senior support team. We also have a Dfe registered secondary school, Benjamin College, providing bespoke trauma informed education to our Children.
*Key Responsibilities:*
* Lead the day-to-day operation of the home, ensuring it meets all regulatory requirements under the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
* Deliver a therapeutic, trauma-informed model of care that supports the emotional, social, and behavioural development of each child following our programmes.
* Ensure the safeguarding and welfare of children at all times, with a robust understanding of child protection procedures and risk management.
* Build and maintain a consistent, highly motivated team.
* Develop and oversee bespoke care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans tailored to each child’s complex needs.
* Maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external professionals including social workers, therapists, and education providers.
*We offer:*
* Salary includes up to £6,900 bonus per year based on occupancy
* Extensive and comprehensive training and induction
* We support you with your Level 5 training
* Safeguarding Level 5 training
* Bespoke and soon to be accredited Management & Leadership Training course
* Extra pay for weekend on call and after hours call outs.
* Excellent support system delivered by a dedicated Executive and Senior Management Team, including on call support
* Dedicated Head of Placements and Quality Assurance to support with placement matching
* Dedicated Head of HR to manage all recruitment matters
* Dedicated Wellbeing officer
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme
* Duvet day off for when it all gets too much and you need to take a moment to reset
* Fully staffed homes with low staff turnover and well trained staff
* Warm and inclusive organisational culture
* At Benjamin we celebrate success and we do so regularly whether it be good Ofsted outcomes or our young people making progress.
* A large Head Office Team who deals with HR, recruitment and accounting
* Beautifully decorated homes and Head Offices. Only the best will do for our young people and teams
* Social clubs for staff for example Book Club
* Staff engagement platform
* 30 days annual leave including your birthday and duvet day
*You must have:*-
* Experience in Managing a "good" children’s home (ideally EBD)
* A desire to work with complex children and a passion to deliver the best possible outcomes for them
* An NVQ3 qualification in working with children and young people, and hold or be close to completing an NVQ5 qualification in management
* Degree in psychology/criminology/social science is an advantage but not a requirement
* Live within 40 minutes of the location
* A kind and considerate personality
* Good staff management/interpersonal skills
* Good at completing tasks, reliable, presentable and flexible
* Committed to making a difference in the lives of disadvantaged young people.
The minimum salary is £42,500 plus up to £6,900 occupancy bonus, with earning potential up to £53,500.
To start as soon as possible, subject to the usual checks.
Leighton Buzzard is our Head Office Location. The role advertised is within 10 miles.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £42,500.00-£53,500.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Leighton Buzzard LU7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Have you recently managed a children's EBD service?
* What is your highest qualification?
Licence/Certification:
* UK driving licence for a manual vehicle (required)
Work Location: In person