Suffolk County Council are looking to recruit a Children's Home Manager to join our team based 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 will 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.
Qualifications and experience
The home welcomes applications from individuals who are actively seeking opportunities to expand their careers within Social Care and who:
* have worked at least two years in a position relevant to the residential care of children in the last five years and have worked at least one year in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role;
* are willing to work towards gaining a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare;
* are flexible to undertake on‑call duties;
* have experience within the EBD sector;
* hold a Full UK Driving Licence 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 are 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 will 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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