Suffolk County Council are looking to recruit a Children's Home Manager to join our teambased in Martlesham, Suffolk. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £48,163 - £58,850 per annum (pro rata for part time).
At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. As a Registered Children's Home Manager in Ipswich Children's Home, you'll see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Join us and turn your passion for progress into action.
Suffolk County Council are actively recruiting a Registered Children's Home Manager with a passion for driving positive change for young people in our care.
Ipswich Children's Home is a mixed gendered home for up to 4 children aged 11 - 17 years old who may experience some social, emotional, and mental health difficulties and who may have suffered from severe trauma. We provide support for the children in our care to achieve the best possible outcomes in all aspects of their lives, including education, health, and social and fun activities, as well as supporting them to build positive and appropriate relationships.
Your role and responsibilities
You will:
lead and manage the Children's Home to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people
ensure safeguarding and risk management, maintaining compliance with Ofsted and statutory regulations
recruit, supervise, and develop staff to deliver high quality care and support
oversee quality assurance, complaints, and accurate reporting for continuous improvement
build strong partnerships with families, agencies, and the wider community to enhance service delivery
provide cover and manage the out of hours on call service, which is based in the grounds of the home.
The home welcomes applications from individuals who are actively seeking opportunities to expand their careers within Social Care and individuals who:
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
hold a Full UK Driving License with access to your own transport.
To enhance your development, full training will be provided regularly as well as monthly supervision with your line manager to ensure you feel supported within your role.
About Us
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you'll enjoy:
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!
Closing date: 11.30pm, 5 November 2025
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Children's Home Manager role, even if you don't meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
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