Registered Manager Therapeutic Children's Care Home- Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) 12-18yrs
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