Bethany Rose
Beckenjam
Summary
Experienced and values-driven children’s services professional with a strong background in residential care, safeguarding, and multi-service leadership. Passionate and committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people, with proven ability to lead teams, maintain regulatory compliance, and deliver high-quality, child-centred care in line with Ofsted standards. Skilled in managing complex services supporting children with learning disabilities, emotional and behavioural needs, and looked-after children, underpinned by a strong foundation in therapeutic approaches and trauma-informed practice. Recognised for a transparent, reflective, and empathetic leadership style that promotes stability, growth, staff development, and continuous service improvement. Seeking to to lead a children’s home with passion and commitment, focusing on quality, consistency, and meaningful growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Deputy Manager, Registered Children's Home (LD)
Supercare
Croydon
2024.08 - Current
- Supported the Registered Manager in leading a 5-bed residential home for children with learning disabilities and complex needs
- Ensured compliance with safeguarding legislation, Ofsted regulations, and quality standards
- Supervised, mentored, and developed staff through regular supervisions, appraisals, and training
- Led on care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies
- Managed rotas, staffing levels, and shift operations to maintain safe and consistent care
- Deputised as Home Manager in absence of Registered Manager
- Worked collaboratively with families, social workers, and healthcare professionals
- Contributed to inspections, audits, and service improvement initiatives
- Promoted independence, inclusion, and life skills development
Substance Recovery Worker
Change Grow Live
Bromley
2023.10 - 2024.08
- Managed caseload of service users with complex needs.
- Supported clients using motivational interviewing and therapeutic techniques to promote positive behaviour changes.
- Provided crisis intervention services to prevent escalation of incidents.
- Conducted assessments, recovery planning, and structured interventions.
- Safeguarded and advocated for vulnerable adults and children.
- Facilitated group and one-to-one support sessions.
- Compiled professional reports and collaborated within multi-agency frameworks.
Multi-Service Manager (Specialist CIC Services)
The Benjamin Foundation
Ipswich
2022.12 - 2023.05
- Managed multiple supported accommodation services for children in care across Suffolk
- Ensured high-quality service delivery aligned with contractual and regulatory requirements
- Acted as Safeguarding Lead across services
- Led, supervised, and supported staff teams across multiple sites
- Developed multi-agency partnerships and contributed to service growth and expansion
- Oversaw compliance, audits, and continuous improvement
Assistant Multi-Service Manager
The Benjamin Foundation
Ipswich
2022.01 - 2022.12
- Supported management of multiple provisions for looked-after children
- Managed referrals and contributed to tendering and contract processes
- Played a key role in restructuring and service development
Assistant Manager (Specialist CIC Services)
The Benjamin Foundation
Ipswich
2020.05 - 2022.01
- Established and managed a new placement provision for children with complex needs
- Ensured safeguarding, compliance, and high-quality care delivery
- Led staff teams, providing supervision, training, and development
- Worked closely with multi-agency partners to support outcomes for young people
Youth Support Worker (Specialist CIC Services)
The Benjamin Foundation
Ipswich
2017.08 - 2020.05
- Supported young people with high and specialist needs
- Delivered person-centred support promoting independence
- Worked in partnership with agencies to safeguard and improve outcomes
Legal Secretary & Receptionist
Howes Percival LLP
2016.02 - 2017.08
Music Teacher
Self-Employed
2005.09 - 2017.08
Paralegal & Legal Secretary
Leathes Prior Solicitors
2003.03 - 2015.09
Education
Open Degree -
The Open University
Level 3 Diploma - Children and Young Peron's Workforce
FutureQuals
Certificate of Higher Education - Counselling
University of East Anglia / University of Essex
Level 4 Introduction to Counselling
The Open University
GCSEs -
Thorpe St Andre High School
Skills
- Ofsted compliance & regulatory leadership
- Safeguarding (Children & Adults)
- Team leadership, supervision & performance management
- Care planning, risk assessment & behaviour support
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Service development & quality improvement
- Staff training & mentoring
- Crisis management & incident response
- Strong communication & report writing
- Child-centred and therapeutic approaches
Accomplishments
ARSM in Music Teaching (Associate of the Royal Schools of Music) - Level 4
Grade 8 Clarinet with Distinction (ABRSM)
Grade 8 Saxophone with Distinction (ABRSM)
Grade 8 Piano with Merit (ABRSM)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Manager, Registered Children's Home (LD)
Supercare
2024.08 - Current
Substance Recovery Worker
Change Grow Live
2023.10 - 2024.08
Multi-Service Manager (Specialist CIC Services)
The Benjamin Foundation
2022.12 - 2023.05
Assistant Multi-Service Manager
The Benjamin Foundation
2022.01 - 2022.12
Assistant Manager (Specialist CIC Services)
The Benjamin Foundation
2020.05 - 2022.01
Youth Support Worker (Specialist CIC Services)
The Benjamin Foundation
2017.08 - 2020.05
Legal Secretary & Receptionist
Howes Percival LLP
2016.02 - 2017.08
Music Teacher
Self-Employed
2005.09 - 2017.08
Paralegal & Legal Secretary
Leathes Prior Solicitors
2003.03 - 2015.09
Open Degree -
The Open University
Level 3 Diploma - Children and Young Peron's Workforce
FutureQuals
Certificate of Higher Education - Counselling
University of East Anglia / University of Essex
Level 4 Introduction to Counselling
The Open University
GCSEs -
Thorpe St Andre High School