Children's Home Manager

Suffolk County Council; Shotley; Vor Ort; GBP 45.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

up to 29 days annual leave entitlement

LGPS membership

Travel, lifestyle, health and well‑be

Training and career development

Flexible working options

Diverse staff networks

Onsite welfare support

Disability Confident employer

Zusammenfassung

Suffolk County Council is seeking a Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead two one‑bed homes in Brandon and Shotley. You will manage two teams, ensure safeguarding and high‑quality care, and drive continuous improvement for positive outcomes for children and young people.

You will develop staff, oversee regulatory reporting and build strong partnerships with families and social services. A Level 5 Diploma path and on‑call flexibility are expected, with a full UK driving license required.

Qualifikationen

• Two years in residential care for children within last five years.
• At least one year supervising staff in a care role.
• Willingness to work towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
• Full UK Driving Licence with access to own transport.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage two one-bed children's homes in Brandon and Shotley, achieving the best possible outcomes for the children and young people in our care.
• Maintain safeguarding, risk management and regulatory compliance across both homes.
• Recruit, supervise and develop staff across the two homes to deliver consistently high-quality care.
• Oversee quality assurance, complaints, regulatory reporting and continuous improvement across both services.
• Build strong partnerships with families, social workers, education providers and other agencies to support positive outcomes.
• Provide cover and manage the out-of-hours on-call arrangements, with the flexibility to provide leadership at either home when required.

Kenntnisse

Staff supervision

Safeguarding

Regulatory compliance

Ausbildung

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and management for Residential Childcare

Jobbeschreibung

Children's Home Manager

Company: Suffolk County Council

Salary: from £49,752 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Shotley, IP9 1ND

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 23 Oct 2026

Closing date: 11.30 pm, 5 November 2026

At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change for young people in our care. As a Registered Children’s Home Manager, you will have responsibility for two one‑bed children’s homes, one based in Brandon and one in Shotley.

This is an opportunity to lead two small, dedicated teams and ensure both homes provide safe, nurturing and stable environments where children and young people can feel valued, build positive relationships and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage both one‑bed children’s homes in Brandon and Shotley, achieving the best possible outcomes for the children and young people in our care.
• Maintain effective management oversight across both homes, ensuring safeguarding, risk management and compliance with Ofsted and statutory requirements.
• Recruit, supervise, develop and support staff across the two homes to deliver consistently high-quality care.
• Oversee quality assurance, complaints, regulatory reporting and continuous improvement across both services.
• Build strong partnerships with families, social workers, education providers and other agencies to support positive outcomes.
• Provide cover and manage the out‑of‑hours on‑call arrangements, with the flexibility to provide leadership at either home when required.

Requirements

• Will have within the last 5 years worked at least two years in a position relevant to the residential care of children and worked for at least one year in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role.
• Must have or be willing to work towards gaining a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and management for Residential Childcare.
• Must be flexible to undertake on‑call duties.
• Must have experience within EBD sector.
• Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence with access to your own transport.

Professional Development

To support your development, you will have access to regular training and monthly supervision with your line manager, helping you to feel supported and confident in your role.

You will also have access to virtual clinical supervision with an experienced professional, supporting your wellbeing and reflective practice while helping you to provide the best possible care for children and young people.

Take a look at what makes our Ideal Worker (pdf), shaped by the voices of young people.

Team

Our newly renovated homes in Shotley and Brandon are ready for their next chapter, and we’re looking for fantastic people to be part of it. From a team of Youth Support Practitioners and Senior Youth Support Practitioners through to the Deputy Manager, Home Manager and Handyperson every member of the team will play an important part in creating a home where children and young people can feel safe, supported and valued.

You’ll have the opportunity to grow together as a team, share ideas, learn from each other and create the kind of positive, supportive culture you’d be proud to be part of. It’s an exciting opportunity to make your mark in a new team while making a real difference to the lives of the children and young people you support.

Equality and Diversity

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

Contact and Interview

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Beth Fletcher, Residential Service Manager, by calling 07732603793.

You will be required to attend a Warner Interview for this position as part of the recruitment process.

Interview and Warner Interview date: 18 or 20 November 2026.

If you are successful in securing a position, you will be required to provide a full 10-year employment and activity history as part of our pre-employment checks. This includes details of all employment, periods of education and any gaps, along with referee contact details for each role where applicable.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Onsite

Benefits

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance‑related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost‑of‑living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
• Plus lots more!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme